Sivan (cinematographer)
Sivasankaran Nair, popularly known as Sivan (14 May 1932 – 24 June 2021) was an Indian cinematographer, movie 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 | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sivasankaran Nair 14 May 1932 Trivandrum, Kerala, India |
| Died | 24 June 2021 (aged 89) Trivandrum, Kerala, India |
| Occupation | Cinematographer Director |
| Known for | Abhayam, Yagam, Oru Yatra, Keshu, Kochu Kochu Mohangal, Kilivathil |
| Spouse(s) | Chandramani |
| Children | Santosh Sivan Sanjeev Sivan Sangeeth Sivan |
| Parent(s) | Gopalapillai (father), Bhavaniamma (mother) |
Sivan was the still photographer of national award winning Malayalam movie Chemmeen.[4]
His directorial debut film was Swapnam in 1972.[5] Some of his popular films are Abhayam, Yagam, Oru Yatra, Keshu, Kochu Kochu Mohangal and Kilivathil.[2]
Sivan died on 24 June 2021 due to cardiac arrest in his house at Thiruvananthapuram.[6]
Early life
Sivan was the second child of Gopalapillai and Bhavaniamma of Padeettathil house in Harippad. He was the second amongst their six children. His full name was Sivasankaran Nair.[5]
References
- ↑ ChennaiJune 24, Janani K.; June 24, 2021UPDATED; Ist, 2021 10:23. "Cinematographer-director Sivan dies of cardiac arrest at 89 in Thiruvananthapuram". India Today. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 24 Jun, Aswin J. Kumar / TNN /; 2021; Ist, 10:19. "Cinematographer, director Sivan dies of cardiac arrest | Thiruvananthapuram News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ "പ്രശസ്ത ഫോട്ടോഗ്രാഫര് ശിവന് അന്തരിച്ചു". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Well Known Photographer Sivan Passes Away". Deshabhimani. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "പ്രശസ്ത ഫോട്ടോ ഗ്രാഫർ ശിവൻ അന്തരിച്ചു". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ↑ "Veteran cinematographer, director Sivan passes away". OnManorama. Retrieved 24 June 2021.