Ravi Yadav
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Born | Tiruttani,Tamil Nadu, India |
Occupation | Cinematographer, producer, Film Director |
Years active | 1990–present |
Spouse(s) | Sapna Ravi Yadav |
Children | Vagmin Akshar Yadav, Rohin Taraksh Yadav, Uyir Nilakssh Yadav |
Ravi Yadav is an Indian cinematographer known for his notable works with director R.K.Selvamani in Tamil film Industry. Initially he started doing cinematography for AD Films, after completing Diploma in Cinematography from MGR Film Institute, Chennai. The then he got into Tamil feature films with his batch mate and friend, director R.K.Selvamani. They both started their debut film independently, without assisting any film maker or cinematographer. They both collaborated and made films in Tamil. He also produced two Tamil films, after that he moved into ' Hindi Film (Bollywood) Industry'. Currently he is in collaboration with Bollywood director duo's Abbas and Mustan Burmawalla. Notable Hindi films which he cinematographed are Humraaz, Taarzan, Aitraaz, 36 China Town, Naqaab, Race 1, Players, Race 2.
As a Director
Ravi Yadav has also directed a Telugu film Maro Charitra, which was an adaptation of the 1978 film of the same name. The film is produced by Dil Raju, Story by K. Bala Chandar, Dialogues by Umarji Anuradha, cinematography and direction by Ravi Yadav.
As a Producer
Kuttrapathirikai (In English: Charge Sheet) is a 2007 Tamil drama film directed by R. K. Selvamani and produced by Ravi Yadav's Yadavalaya Films. The film starred Ramki and Rahman in the lead roles, while Ramya Krishnan and Roja appeared in other pivotal role. Music scored by Ilaiyaraaja and has late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's assassination and the Sri Lankan civil war as its backdrop. The film began in 1991 and was stuck for thirteen years as the censor board refused to allow such a film with a drastic political message to be released, and the film was finally released in March 2007 with several cuts.
Filmography
As cinematographer
- Puthiya Vaanam (Tamil, 1988)
- Pulan Visaranai (Tamil, 1990)
- Kuttrapathirikai (Tamil, Commenced in 1991 : Released in 2007) (Credited as Producer)
- Chembaruthi (Tamil, 1992)
- Kanmani (Tamil, 1994)
- Devaraagam (Malayalam, 1996)
- Harichandra (Tamil, 1998)
- Kaadhal Kavithai (Tamil, 1998)
- Alli Thandha Vaanam (Tamil, 2001)
- Hum Ho Gaye Aapke (Hindi, 2001)
- Show (Telugu, 2002)
- Humraaz (Hindi, 2002)
- Taarzan: The Wonder Car (Hindi, 2004)
- Aitraaz (Hindi, 2004)
- Socha Na Tha (Hindi, 2005)
- 36 China Town (Hindi, 2006)
- Naqaab (Hindi, 2007)
- Race (Hindi, 2008)
- Telling Lies 2008 (English, 2008)
- Catch Your Mind (2008) (English, 2008)
- Mr. Fraud (2009) (Hindi, 2009)
- Hello Darling (Hindi, 2010)
- Thank You (Hindi, 2011)
- Players (2011 film) (Hindi, 2011)
- Race 2 (Hindi, 2013)
- Phata Poster Nikla Hero (Hindi, 2013)
- Humshakals (Hindi,2014)
As Director
- Maro Charitra (2010 film) (Telugu, 2010)
As Producer
- Kuttrapathirikai (Tamil, Commenced in 1991 : Released in 2007)
References
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/9117.html
Ravi Yadav's Production House http://indiankanoon.org/doc/1042072/
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/snipshot/759826/2
External links
- Official Website: http://raviyadavfilms.com
- Ravi Yadav at the Internet Movie Database