Sivan (cinematographer)
Sivasankaran Nair, popularly known as Sivan (14 May 1932 – 24 June 2021) was an Indian cinematographer, film director known for his works in Malayalam cinema. Sivan won national film award three times.[1][2][3] He was the first government press photographer in Travancore and Thiru-Kochi.[4] He was the father of Sangeeth Sivan, Santhosh Sivan and Sanjeev Sivan and Saritha Rajeev.
Sivan | |
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Born | Sivasankaran Nair 14 May 1932 |
Died | 24 June 2021 (aged 89) Trivandrum, Kerala, India |
Occupation(s) | Cinematographer Director |
Known for | Abhayam, Yagam, Oru Yathra, Keshu, Kochu Kochu Mohangal, Kilivathil |
Spouse | Chandramani |
Children | Santosh Sivan Sanjeev Sivan Sangeeth Sivan |
Parent(s) | Gopalapillai (father), Bhavaniamma (mother) |
Sivan was the still photographer of national award-winning Malayalam film Chemmeen.[5]
His directorial debut film was Swapnam in 1972.[6] Some of his popular films are Abhayam, Yagam, Oru Yathra, Keshu, Kochu Kochu Mohangal and Kilivathil.[7]
Sivan died on 24 June 2021 due to cardiac arrest in his house at Thiruvananthapuram.[8]
Early life
Sivan was the second child of Padeettathil Gopalapillai and Bhavaniamma in Harippad. He was the second amongst their six children. His full name was Sivasankaran Nair.[9]
References
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