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Manoj Kumar Khatoi is an Indian cinematographer from Odisha. He is best known for the films Notebook (2019 film), Jawaani Jaaneman, The Fame Game, Budhia Singh – Born to Run and Mitron.[1][2][3]
Manoj Kumar Khatoi | |
|---|---|
 Khatoi in 2022, Delhi | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
| Years active | 2013 - present |
| Known for | Notebook (2019 film), Jawaani Jaaneman, The Fame Game, Budhia Singh – Born to Run and Mitron |
Early life and career edit
Manoj Kumar Khatoi was born and raised in Konark, Odisha, India. Post completing his course from Biju Pattanaik Film and Television Institute of Odisha, he started his filmmaking journey in the dream city Mumbai in the year 2002.[4] His movie Budhia Singh – Born to Run starring Manoj Bajpayee has won National Film Award.[5] He filmed for the movie Notebook in 2019.[6][7] In 2022, he did a web series The Fame Game on Netflix starring Madhuri Dixit. Manoj has also worked in other popular films like Jawaani Jaaneman, Mitron, B.Tech and Classmates to name a few.[8][9][10] His upcoming films are Mismatched (season2) and Sooraj Barjatya's Uunchai.[4][11]
Selected filmography edit
As cinematographer edit
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Silence | Malayalam | |
| 2014 | Vegam | Malayalam | |
| Shutter | Marathi | ||
| 2015 | Classmates | Marathi | |
| 2016 | Paroksh | Hindi | |
| Budhia Singh – Born to Run | Hindi | ||
| Photocopy | Marathi | ||
| 2018 | B.Tech | Malayalam | |
| Mitron | Hindi | ||
| 2019 | Notebook | Hindi | |
| Parchhayee | Hindi | Television series on ZEE5 | |
| 2020 | Jawaani Jaaneman | Hindi | |
| Khayali Pulao | Hindi | Short film | |
| 2022 | The Fame Game | Hindi | Television series on Netflix |
| Mismatched | Hindi | Television series on Netflix; Season 2 | |
| Uunchai | Hindi | ||
| 2023 | Trial Period | Hindi |
Camera and Electrical Department edit
- Don (2006)
- Aaja Nachle (2007)
- Taare Zameen Par (2007)
- Lahore (2010)
- We Are Family (2010)
- Miss Lovely (2012)
- Talaash: The Answer Lies Within (2012)
- Fukrey (2013)
- Raees (2017)
- CzechMate: In Search of Jiří Menzel (2018)
References edit
- ^ "ବଲିଉଡ଼ ଏବଂ ହଲିଉଡ଼ର ପରଦା ପଛରେ ରହିଛି ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ଲେନ୍ସମ୍ୟାନଙ୍କ କମାଲ". Zee News (in Hindi).
- ^ "Rotten Tomatoes: Movies | TV Shows | Movie Trailers | Reviews - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes.
- ^ "Arjun Ashokan appears in Mridul Nair's music video". The New Indian Express.
- ^ a b ""I want to create the magic behind the camera": Cinematographer Manoj Kumar Khatoi". KalingaTV. 22 January 2022.
- ^ "Duronto: On the Run". The Indian Express. 9 April 2016.
- ^ "Notebook Movie Review {3/5}: 'Notebook' is an easy watch where you can appreciate the humour, drama and romance". The Times of India.
- ^ "Notebook Review: Bad writing sinks this passable romance". Cinema Express.
- ^ "Saif Ali Khan's 'Jawaani Jaaneman' loses pace at Box Office". Zee News. 7 February 2020.
- ^ "'Mitron': A predictably formulaic love story (IANS Review, Rating: **1/2)". Business Standard India. 14 September 2018.
- ^ "Notebook trailer: Salman Khan production, starring Zaheer Iqbal and Pranutan Bahl, is a vision for the eyes". Firstpost. 22 February 2019.
- ^ "Odisha Cinematographer Manoj Khatoi Eyes 'Oonchayi' In Bollywood". odishabytes. 10 December 2021.