Ravi Yadav

Ravi Yadav is an Indian cinematographer known for his works with directors Abbas and Mustan Burmawalla and R. K. Selvamani in the Hindi and Tamil film industry respectively. He started doing cinematography for films even before completing his diploma in cinematography from MGR Film Institute, Chennai. He started shooting Tamil feature films with his batch mates and friends. Ravi did his debut film independently, without assisting any film maker or cinematographer. He also produced two Tamil films and later moved into Bollywood. His collaboration with Bollywood director duo Abbas-Mustan brought out notable Hindi films like Humraaz, Taarzan, Aitraaz, 36 China Town, Naqaab, Race 1, Players, Race 2.

For the Indian cricketer, see Ravi Yadav (cricketer).

Ravi Yadav
Born
Thiruthani Tamil Nadu, India
OccupationCinematographer, film producer, film director
Years active1990–present
Spouse(s)Sapna Ravi Yadav
Children3

Filmography

As cinematographer

As director

Ravi Yadav has directed a Telugu-language film Maro Charitra, which was an adaptation of the 1978 film of the same name. The film was produced by Dil Raju. The story was written by K. Bala Chandar with dialogue by Umarji Anuradha. Yadav also worked as the cinematographer on the film.

As producer

Kuttrapathirikai (In English: Charge Sheet) is a 2007 Tamil-language drama film directed by R. K. Selvamani and produced by Ravi Yadav's Yadavalaya Films. The film starred Ramki and Rahman, alongside Ramya Krishnan and Roja. The film was 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.

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

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