Keshav Prakash is an Indian cinematographer, film producer and wine connoisseur. After beginning his career as cinematographer through films such as Bollywood Calling (2001) and Virumaandi (2004), Keshav has prioritised his business ventures since 2011.[1][2][3][4]
Keshav Prakash | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation(s) | Director of photography, Film producer |
Career edit
After studying filmmaking in Maine, Keshav Prakash apprenticed under cinematographer Ravi K. Chandran during the making of Kamal Haasan's Marudhanayagam in 1998. Despite beginning production, the film was later stalled. Keshav later worked on Kamal Haasan's second directorial release, Virumaandi (2004), and won critical acclaim for his work.[5] A critic wrote Keshav Prakash's "cinematography alternates between documentary rawness and dramatic richness".[6] Kamal Haasan and Keshav had initially attempted to make the film in high definition during 2003, but later had to abandon the idea owing to technical problems.[7][8][9]
Keshav later worked as the cinematographer of an experimental English film titled The President Is Coming (2009), which he shot using a digital camera.[10][11] He then worked on Aao Wish Karein (2009), shot largely in Shimla and Manali. For the film, the team had to innovate to showcase a balance of artificial and natural light in a difficult location.[12]
In the early 2010s, he set up The Oak League - an underground whisky appreciation society - as well as The Vault, a Mumbai-based boutique that curates a selection of fine spirits and whiskies from around the world.[13][14] He was inducted as a life member of Keepers of The Quaich in October 2017, and as a member of The Gin Guild in October 2018.[15][16]
Filmography edit
- As lead cinematographer
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Bollywood Calling | English | |
| 2004 | Virumaandi | Tamil | |
| 2009 | The President Is Coming | English | |
| 2009 | Aao Wish Karein | Hindi | |
| 2011 | Zokkomon | Hindi |
- Other film credits
- Sex and the Other Man (1995) (camera production assistant)
- The Highest Pass (2011) (documentary; second camera operator)
- Fire in the Blood (2013) (documentary; director of photography - India)
- Hector and the Search for Happiness (2014) (director of photography - India)
- Nachom-ia Kumpasar (2015) (co-producer; additional photography)
References edit
- ^ Chakraborty, Abhishek (1 June 2014). "At your convenience & call". The Indian Express. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ "At your convenience & call". The Financial Express. 2 June 2014.
- ^ "WorkYogi Diaries Podcast #2 with Keshav Prakash on filmmaking and exotic spirits" – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ Ghosh, Bishwanath (27 February 2015). "An informative peg". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Virumaandi is Kamal all the way!". www.rediff.com.
- ^ "Review: Virumaandi". rec.arts.movies.local.indian.narkive.com.
- ^ "Kamal Haasan interacts with 'Virumaandi' crew ahead of OTT release". The News Minute. 13 January 2021.
- ^ "Revisiting Virumaandi: A look-back at the making of Kamal Haasan's eloquent argument against capital punishment". Cinema Express.
- ^ "Dailynews - "I'm going to concentrate on Tamil"- Keshav Prakash". www.cinesouth.com. Archived from the original on 4 February 2005. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Small talk: Malt and Pepper - Mumbai Mirror". mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 9 January 2017.
- ^ Raghavendra, Nandini. "Digital technology: Low-investment, low-risk model". The Economic Times.
- ^ "In a fairy tale world - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com.
- ^ "Meet The Man Determined To Refine India's Alcohol Culture With The Exclusive 'Vault Tasting Studio'". homegrown.co.in. 8 June 2021.
- ^ "Every bottle of liquor has a tale to tell, says Keshav Prakash, Founder, The Vault Biennale". Hindustan Times. 15 February 2019.
- ^ Naig, Udhav (29 January 2015). "Dare to think beyond duty-free". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "The Gin Guild welcomes 23 new members - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News". harpers.co.uk.