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Public records list Rajiv Menon as a cinematographer, film director and screenwriter. Born on April 20, 1963, Rajiv Menon is from Kochi, Ernakulam district, India. That works out to 63 years old in 2026. Listed accolades include Filmfare Awards South and Producers Guild Film Awards.
My Take
Rajiv Menon is one of those rare filmmakers who mastered the image before turning to the story. His breakthrough as cinematographer on Mani Ratnam's Bombay announced a real eye for light, and his ongoing collaborations on Guru and Kadal deepened that partnership. What intrigues me is the ambition of moving from behind the camera into directing and writing; someone who understands every frame so intimately tends to compose films with unusual visual discipline. His Filmfare South recognition confirms the craft. When people praise the lushness of Indian cinema's image-making, Menon belongs firmly in that conversation as a genuine artisan of the screen.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rajiv Menon
- Name (Japanese)
- ラジーヴ・メノン
- Reading
- らじーゔ・めのん
- Born
- April 20, 1963 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rabbit
- Origin
- Kochi, Ernakulam district, India
- Occupation
- cinematographer / film director / screenwriter
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Filmfare Awards South
- Producers Guild Film Awards
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajiv%20Menon
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7286243
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Rajiv Menon born?
Born April 20, 1963 (age 63).
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Rajiv Menon is from Kochi, Ernakulam district, India.
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Rajiv Menon works as cinematographer, film director, screenwriter.
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