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My Take
Santosh Sivan is, in my view, one of the genuine artists of Indian cinema. A graduate of the Film and Television Institute of India, he has lit more than fifty features and as many documentaries, and his trophy shelf, from National Film Awards to the Padma Shri, only hints at his influence. What moves me is that he refuses to stay behind the camera: he directs, writes, produces and acts. Indian films are often reduced to spectacle, but Sivan reminds me that the emotional temperature of a scene lives in its light. I consider him a quiet master whose eye shaped how a whole industry sees itself.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Santosh Sivan
- Name (Japanese)
- サントシュ・シヴァン
- Reading
- さんとしゅ・しゔぁん
- Born
- February 8, 1964 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dragon
- Origin
- Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram district, India
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- cinematographer / film director / actor / film producer / screenwriter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Filmfare Awards South
- National Film Award for Best Cinematography
- Screen Award for Best Cinematography
- Zee Cine Award for Best Cinematography
- Padma Shri in arts
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Santosh Sivan born?
Born February 8, 1964 (age 62).
Where is Santosh Sivan from?
Santosh Sivan is from Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram district, India.
What does Santosh Sivan do?
Santosh Sivan works as cinematographer, film director, actor, film producer, screenwriter.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.