Jehangir Choudhary is an Indian cinematographer who works predominantly in Hindi-language films. He received the National Film Award for Best Cinematography for his work on Holi in 1984.
He has collaborated on multiple projects with directors such as Shyam Benegal (Yatra TV series), Ketan Mehta (Holi, Mirch Masala, Hero Hiralal), and actor/filmmaker Kamal Haasan (Chachi 420).Template:Citation needed
He has also worked with noted filmmakers, including Lekh Tandon, Kundan Shah, Jeffrey D. Brown, and Chandan Arora.[1][2][3]
Jehangir teaches cinematography at various film institutes in the country.[4][5][6][7]
Jehangir is an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII).[8][9]
Filmography
- Dulhan Wohi Jo Piya Man Bhaye (1977)[10]
- Khuda Kasam (1981)
- Sharda (1981)
- Doosri Dulhan (1983)
- Duniya (1984)
- Holi
- Yatra TV series (1986–1987)
- Mirch Masala (1987)
- Hero Hiralal (1988)
- Bhinna Samaya (1992)[11]
- Street Musicians of Bombay (1994)[12][13]
- Chachi 420 (1997) [14][15]
- Dil Hai Tumhaara (2002)
- Bas Yun Hi (2003)
- Meri Patni Aur Woh (2005)
- Being Cyrus (2005)
- Hijack (2008)
- Aa Dekhen Zara (2008)
- Oonga (2013)
- Sold (2014)[16]
- Raakhandaar (2014)
References
- ↑ Shyam Benegal's Yatra packed all of India in a train(14 December 2015).
- ↑ Faces of the Indian new wave(21 June 2022).
- ↑ Film flash back – the fires of rebellion in Holi(15 March 2021).
- ↑ Guest Workshop with Jehangir Chaudhary on Lighting with the Department of Filmmaking Students(30 September 2024).
- ↑ Bharati Vidyapeeth's School of Photography(4 October 2025).
- ↑ Digital Camera Master Class with national award winning cinematographer Mr. Jehangir Chaudhary(14 November 2022).
- ↑ Guest workshop at FTII for TV camera students(9 May 2025).
- ↑ Bollywood's talent pool(5 August 2007).
- ↑ The history and practice of cinematography in India(October 1999).
- ↑ The history and practice of cinematography in India(October 1999).
- ↑ Bhinna Samaya(4 October 2025).
- ↑ Street Musicians of Bombay(4 October 2025).
- ↑ Street Musicians of Bombay(4 October 2025).
- ↑ Dirge of Resistance: Unveiling Patriarchy and Power in ‘Mirch Masala’ (1987)(23 December 2024).
- ↑ The Trickster Aunt (1997)(4 October 2025).
- ↑ Sold(1 April 2016).