Jeeva (director)
Jeeva | |
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Born | Jeeva 21 September 1963 |
Died | 26 June 2007 | (aged 43)
Resting place | Burial in Chennai |
Residence | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Other names | Rahil Tanveer |
Occupation | Director of Photography, Film director, Screenwriter |
Years active | 1991–2007 |
Notable work | Kadhalan, Vaali, Indian |
Spouse(s) | Anees Tanveer |
Jeeva (born 21 September 1963 – 26 June 2007) was an acclaimed Indian filmmaker, cinematographer and film director in Malayalam cinema, Tamil cinema and Bollywood. He was one of an established Director of Photographer in the late 90s and early 2000s.
He legally changed his name to Rahil Tanveer after converting to Islam.
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Career
Jeeva started his career assisting cinematographer P. C. Sreeram in the films such as Nayakan, Agni Natchathiram, Apoorva Sagodharargal, Idhaya Thamarai, Gopura Vasalile and Meera.[1] He became an independent cinematographer in the Malayalam film Abhimanyu (1991) starring Mohanlal and went on to film over 20 films including his own directorials. He was director Shankar's usual cinematographer in his early films such as Gentleman (1993), Kadhalan (1994) and Indian (1996). Jeeva's work in Shankar's Kadhalan fetched him the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Cinematographer. He had also collaborated several times with director Priyadarshan.
The four completed films he directed, namely 12B (2001), Run (Hindi version) (2004), Ullam Ketkumae (2005) and Unnale Unnale (2007), have become blockbusters.[2] He died after suffering acute cardiac arrest in Russia on 26 June 2007 at the age of 43. At the time of his death, he was busy with the final schedule of his latest film, Dhaam Dhoom (2008).[3] The film was completed by his assistant, Manikandan, his wife Anees Tanveer and his mentor cinematographer P. C. Sreeram. He is survived by his wife, Anees and two children, Sana Mariam and Aalia.
Personal life
Jeeva was married to costume designer Anees Tanveer with whom he has two children. Jeeva converted to Islam upon marriage.
Death
Jeeva died in Saint Petersberg, Russia, following a cardiac arrest.[4]
Filmography
As director
- 12B (2001)
- Run (Hindi; 2004)
- Ullam Ketkumae (2005)
- Unnale Unnale (2007)
- Dhaam Dhoom (2008)
As cinematographer
- Abhimanyu (Malayalam; 1991)
- Gentleman (1993)
- The Gentleman (Hindi; 1994)
- Kadhalan (1994)
- Aasai (1995)
- Indian (1996)
- Ullaasam (1997)
- Chandralekha (Malayalam; 1997)
- Zor (Hindi; 1998)
- Vaali (1999)
- Kushi (2000)
- Snegithiye (2000)
- Hera Pheri (Hindi; 2000)
- 12B (2001)
- Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar (Hindi; 2001)
- Run (2002)
- Run (2004; Hindi)
- Hulchul
- Sandakozhi (2005)
- Sachien (2005)
- Ullam Ketkumae (2005)
- Bhagam Bhag (Hindi; 2006)
- Unnale Unnale (2007)
- Raakilipattu (2007)
- Dhaam Dhoom (2008)
As Still Photographer
- Bombay (1995)
Recurring collaborators
Person | 12B | Run | Ullam Ketkumae | Unnale Unnale | Dhaam Dhoom |
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Shaam | Yes | Yes | |||
Harris Jayaraj | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Srinath | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Raju Sundaram | Yes | Yes | Yes
(Also actor) |
Yes | |
V. T. Vijayan | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
References
- ^ Rajitha. "My goal is to be different". Rediff. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
- ^ "Jeeva will live on…". 29 June 2007 – via The Hindu.
- ^ "Breaking News!". Archived from the original on 28 June 2007.
- ^ "Director Jeeva dead". 27 June 2007 – via www.thehindu.com.