1. Ajit Bandyopadhyay
Ajit Bandyopadhyay (alternative spelling Ajit Bandopadhyay or Ajit Banerjee) was a Bengali film and theater actor, director, art director.
Filmography
Actor
· 1950 Michael Madhusudhan (as Ajit Bannerjee)
· 1950 Sheshbesh (as Ajit Bannerjee)
· 1951 Niyoti
· 1951 Pandit Mashai Brindaban (as Ajit Bannerjee)
· 1952 Bindur Chheley Madhab
· 1952 Nagarik Sagar
· 1954 Maraner Pare Dr. Paresh Banerjee
· 1956 Asabarna
· 1957 Khela Bhangar Khela
· 1958 Maa Shitala (as Ajit Bannerjee)
· 1990 Branches of the Tree Ananda Majumdar (as Ajit Bandyopadhyay)
· 1991 Goopy Bagha Phire Elo
· 1996 Damu
· 1959 Neel Akasher Neechey (as Ajit Bandyopadhyay)
· 1962 Bhagini Nivedita
· 1962 The Expedition
· 1963 Uttar Falguni
· 1971 Nimantran (as Ajit Bandopadhyay)
· 1975 Chorus (as Asit Bannerjee)
· 1977 Mrigayaa
· 1985 Till Theke Tal
· 1987 Lalan Fakir
· 1989 Sati (as Ajit Bandopadhya)
· 1991 The Visitor Sital Sarkar (as Ajit Bandyopadhyay)
· 1992 Indrajit
· 1996 Baksha Rahasya Uncle Sidhu (as Ajit Bandyopadhyay)
Director
· 1970 Ae Korechho Bhalo.
· 1979 Ami Ratan.[2]
· 1987 Radharani.
Art director
· 1961 Mem-Didi
· 1961 Anuradha
· 1962 Asli-Naqli
· 1966 Anupama
· 1967 Majhli Didi
· 1968 Anokhi Raat
· 1968 Aashirwad
· 1969 Satyakam.
· 1971 Mere Apne.
· 1971 Guddi.
Awards
· 1969 Best Art Director - Black and White for Majhli Didi (1967).
· 1970 Best Art Director - Black and White for Anokhi Raat (1968).
2. Bansi Chandragupta
Bansi Chandragupta (1924–1981) was an Indian art director and production designer, regarded among the greatest of art directors of Indian film industry. He wonFilmfare Best Art Direction Award thrice, for Seema in 1972, for Do Jhoot in 1976 and for Chakra in 1982. He was awarded Evening Standard British Film Awardposthumously for "best technical/artistic achievement" in 1983. He was born in 1924 in Sialkot, Punjab, British India and died on 27 June 1981 in Brookhaven, New York, USA.
Chandragupta is most well known as art director/production designer of movies directed by Satyajit Ray. He also worked with renowned film directors like Jean Renoir, Mrinal Sen, Shyam Benegal, Basu Chatterjee, Ismail Merchant, James Ivory and Aparna Sen.
Filmography
Production Designer
· Akaler Sandhane (1980) directed by Mrinal Sen
· Manzil (1979) directed by Basu Chatterjee
· Mahatma and the Mad Boy (1974) directed by Ismail Merchant
· 27 Down (1974)
· Pratidwandi (1972) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Seemabaddha (1971) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Aranyer Din Ratri (1970) directed by Satyajit Ray
· The Guru (1969) directed by James Ivory
· Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne (1968) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Chiriyakhana (1967) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Nayak (1966) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Akash Kusum (1965) directed by Mrinal Sen
· Kapurush (1965) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Mahapurush (1965) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Charulata (1964) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Mahanagar (1963) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Abhijan (1962) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Kanchenjungha (1962) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Rabindranath Tagore (1961) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Teen Kanya (1961) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Baishey Shravana (1960) directed by Mrinal Sen
· Devi (1960) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Apur Sansar (1959) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Jalsaghar (1958) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Maya Bazaar (1958)
· Parash Pathar (1958) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Aparajito (1956) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Pather Panchali (1955) directed by Satyajit Ray
Art Director
· Tarang (1984) directed by Kumar Sahani
· 36 Chowringhee Lane (1981) directed by Aparna Sen
· Chakra (1981) directed by Rabindra Dharmaraj
· Kalyug (1981) directed by Shyam Benegal
· Umrao Jaan (1981) directed by Muzaffar Ali
· Tumhari Kassam (1978)
· Mukti (1977)
· Shatranj Ke Khilari (1977)
· Trimurti (1974)
· Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar (1973)
· Jangal Mein Mangal (1972)
· Piya Ka Ghar (1972) directed by Basu Chatterjee
· Paraya Dhan (1971)
· Balika Badhu (1967)
· Chiriyakhana (1967) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Pather Panchali (1955) directed by Satyajit Ray
· The River (1951 film) (1951) directed by Jean Renoir
Set Decorator
· Balika Badhu (1967)
· Chiriyakhana (1967)
Miscellaneous Crew
Hullabaloo Over Georgie and Bonnie's Pictures (1978)
3. Biren Nag
Biren Nag was an acclaimed Indian film director. Prior to taking up direction himself, he served as Art Director for four of the most beautiful films shot in Mumbai in the late 1950s and early 1960s: Pyaasa; Kala Pani; Chaudhvin Ka Chand; and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam. He won a 1960 Filmare Award for Best Art Director for his work on Chaudhvin Ka Chand.
In 1962 he directed his first film, Bees Saal Baad a noirish ghost story also starring Waheeda Rehman and Biswajeet, which garnered him a Filmfare Best Director Award nomination in 1963.[1] The film was the top grosser at the box office in 1962, a super hit doing gross business worth Rs. 3, 00, 00,000 and net business worth Rs. 1, 50, 00,000. He also directed Kohraa in 1964.
Filmography
Film(as director)
Year of Release
Other Notes
Kohraa
1964
Retelling of Du Maurier's novel and later Hitchcock's film Rebecca
Bees Saal Baad
1962
Won the Filmfare Best Director Award
(Both the films were produced by Hemanta Mukherjee. He was also the music director and the lead playback singer in both of them)
Film(as art director)
5. Mekapotula Somanath
Mekapotula Somanath, (1937–1992) was a famous Indian Art director, who worked for Telugu (Tollywood) and Tamil(Kollywood) film industries. He worked for most of the films made by Tamil actor, Bhagyaraj and Telugu actor Chalam. He also worked for movies made by Telugu directors Mutyala Subbaiah and Relangi Narasimha Rao. He worked as an Art Director for a Bollywood movie Aakhree Raasta, directed by Bhagyaraj.
Filmography:
1963-Nartanasala -Telugu-Asst. Art Director
1970-Sambarala Rambabu
Telugu
Art Director
1972
Bullemma Bullodu
Telugu
Art Director
1974
Tulabharam
Telugu
Art Director
1977
Daana Veera Soora Karna
Telugu
Associate Art Director
1977
16 Vayathinile
Tamil
Art Director
1977
Kizhake Pogum Rayil
Tamil
Art Director
1978
Du Du Basavanna
Telugu
Art Director
1978
Sigappu Rojakkal
Tamil
Art Director
1979
Pudiya Vaarapugal
Tamil
Art Director
1979
Suvar Illada Chithirangal
Tamil
Art Director
1980
Sannai Appanna
Telugu
Art Director
1980
Oru Kai Osai
Tamil
Art Director
1981
Gharana Gangulu
Telugu
Art Director
1981
Indru Poi Nallai Vaa
Tamil
Art Director
1981
Andha 7 Naatkal
Tamil
Art Director
1982
Thooral Ninnu Pochu
Tamil
Art Director
1983
Mundhanai Mudichu
Tamil
Art Director
1985
Chinna Veedu
Tamil
Art Director
1986
Aakhree Raasta
Hindi
Art Director
1987
Ida Prapamcham
Telugu
Art Director
1989
Mamatala Kovela
Telugu
Art Director
1990
Kartavyam
Telugu
Art Director
1991
Mama Garu
Telugu
Art Director
Kalikalam
Telugu
Art Director
Dharma Yuddham
Telugu
Art Director
Nava Yugam
Telugu
Art Director
Kodalu Diddina Kapuram
Telugu
Art Director
Parvatlu Panakalu
Telugu
Art Director
Cinema Pichodu
Telugu
Art Director
Lorry Driver
Telugu
Art Director
6. Nitin Chandrakant Desai
Nitin Chandrakant Desai is a noted Indian art director and production designer of Indian cinema turned film and television producer, most known for his work in films like, Lagaan (2001), Jodhaa Akbar (2008), Devdas (2002) and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999). During his career spanning twenty years, he has worked with directors like Ashutosh Gowarikar, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Rajkumar Hirani and Sanjay Leela Bhansali.[1] In 2002, he turned film producer with Chandrakant Productions’ Desh Devi, a devotional film on the Devi Mata of Kutch.[2]
He has won National Film Award for Best Art Direction four times, and Filmfare Best Art Direction Award three times. In 2005, he opened his "ND Studio" s spread over 52 acres (210,000 m2) at Karjat, Navi Mumbai, near Mumbai, which has since hosted movies like Jodha Akbar, Traffic Signal as also Sony's reality show Big Boss.
Filmography
As Director
· Ajintha (2012)
As art director
· Parinda (1989)
· 1942: A Love Story (1993)
· Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1994)
· Droh Kaal (1994)
· Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India (1995)
· Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995)
· The Don (1995)
· Vijeta (1996)
· Khamoshi: The Musical (1996)
· Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1996)
· Diljale (1996)
· Maachis (1996)
· Aar Ya Paar (1997)
· Ishq (1997)
· Kareeb (1998)
· Keemat: They Are Back (1998)
· Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (1998)
· Barood (1998)
· Wajood (1998)
· Salaam Bombay! (1988)
· Dahek: A Burning Passion (1998)
· Hu Tu Tu (1999)
· Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
· Holy Smoke (1999) (Indian crew)
· Baadshah (1999)
· Mela (2000)
· Khauff (2000)
· Jung (2000)
· Josh (2000)
· Mission Kashmir (2000)
· Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar(2000)
· Raju Chacha (2000)
· One 2 Ka 4 (2001)
· Pitaah (2002)
· Filhaal... (2002)
· Devdas (2002)
· The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)
· Annarth (2002)
· Ek Hindustani (2003)
· Chupke Se (2003)
· Taj Mahal: A Monument of Love (2003)
· Munnabhai M.B.B.S. (2003)
· The Memsahib (2006)
· Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006)
· Jaane Hoga Kya (2006)
· Gandhi, My Father (2007)
· Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal (2007)
· Y.M.I. Yeh Mera India (2008)
· God Tussi Great Ho (2008)
· Dostana (2008)
· Saas Bahu Aur Sensex (2008)
· Colours of Passion (2009)
· Chittod Ki Rani Padmini Ka Johur (2009) (TV series)
· Little Zizou (2009)
· What's Your Raashee? (2009)
· Once Upon a Time in Mumbai (2009)
· Jail (2009)
· Balgandharva (2011)
As production designer
· Tunnu Ki Tina (1997)
· Such a Long Journey (1998)
· Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
· Mission Kashmir (2000)
· Lagaan (2001)
· Ehsaas (2001)
· Pitaah (2002)
· Devdas (2002)
· Hum Kisise Kum Nahin (2002)
· Khakee (2004)
· Swades (2004)
· Mangal Pandey: The Rising (2005)
· The Memsahib (2006)
· Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006)
· Traffic Signal (2007)
· Gandhi, My Father (2007)
· Marigold (2007)
· Eklavya: The Royal Guard (2007)
· Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal
· Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
· Saas Bahu Aur Sensex (2008)
· Fashion (2008)
· Ishqiya (2010)
· Shanti (2010) (pre-production)
· Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey (2010)
Awards
National Film Award for Best Art Direction
· 2000: Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
· 2002: Lagaan
· 2003: Devdas
· 1999: Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar
Filmfare Best Art Direction
· 1995: 1942: A Love Story
· 1997: Khamoshi
· 2003: Devdas
IIFA Best Art Direction Award
· 2009: Jodhaa Akbar
Screen Awards - Best Art Direction
· 1994: 1942 A Love Story
· 1996: Khamoshi: The Musical
· 1999: Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
· 2000: Josh [17]
· 2001: Lagaan'
· 2008: Gandhi, My Father
Maharashtra State Film Awards - Best Art Direction
· 2009: Harishchandrachi Factory
Genie Award for Best Achievement in Art Direction/Production Design
· 19th Genie Awards: Such a Long Journey: Nominated
7. Nitish Roy
Nitish Roy is an Indian film art director, production designer, and costume designer in Hindi cinema and a Bengali Film Director, who is also known for his work with art cinema directors, Shyam Benegal, Mrinal Sen and Govind Nihlani, Hindi mainstream cinema, directors like Rajkumar Santoshi, as well as international directors like Mira Nair and Gurinder Chadha.
Filmography
· Kharij (1982)
· Mandi (1983)
· Party (1984)
· Khandhar (1984)
· Trikaal (1985)
· Tasveer Apni Apni (1985)
· Genesis (1986)
· New Delhi Times (1986)
· Ek Pal (1986)
· Aghaat (1986)
· Susman (1987)
· Tamas (1987)
· Bharat Ek Khoj (1988)
· Salaam Bombay! (1988)
· Parinda (1989)
· Drishti (1990)
· Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992)
· Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda (1993)
· Isaac Asimov's Nightfall (2000)
· Pukar (2000)
· Lajja (2001)
· 23rd March 1931: Shaheed (2002)
· Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara (2005)
· Fanaa (2006)
· Bride and Prejudice (2004)
· Halla Bol (2008)
· Good Luck (2008)
· Gosainbaganer Bhoot (Bengali) (2011) - Director
· Mahakash Kando (Bengali) (2012) - Director
Awards
· 1983: National Film Award for Best Art Direction: Kharij
· 1984: National Film Award for Best Art Direction: Mandi
· 1991: National Film Award for Best Art Direction: Lekin
· 1991: Filmfare Best Art Direction Award: Ghayal
8.Rajeevan
Rajeevan is an art director in Indian films. He is a graduate of Loyola College, Chennai.
Filmography
English films
· framed
· Knock Knock I'm Looking to Marry
· First fear
Hindi films
· Shaithan
· Ekk Deewana Tha
· David (Hindi film)
Tamil films
· Mounam Pesiyadhe
· Kaaka Kaaka
· Parthiban Kanavu
· Madhurey
· Manmadhan
· February 14
· Aathi
· Vettaiyadu Villaiyadu
· Kundakka Mandakka
· Vallavan
· Sathurangam
· Sillunu Oru Kaadhal
· Sivappathigaram
· Pachaikili Muthucharam
· Bheema
· Vaaranam Aayiram
· Pirivom Santhippom
· Aarasangam
· Chennaiyil Oru Mazhaikalam
· Ayan
· Drohi (2010 film)
· Aadhavan
· Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
· Paiyaa
· Naan Mahaan Alla
· Nadunisi Naaygal
· Siruthai
· Mandhira Punnagai
· Sadhurangam (2011 film)
· 7aum Arivu
· Rajapattai
· vettai
· Saguni
· Thanga Meengal filming
· Maatraan
· Neethaane En Ponvasantham
· 555 (film) filming
· David (Tamil film)
Malayalam films
· Udayananu Tharam
· Kandahar
Telugu films
· Gharshana
· Oye (film)
· Ye Maaya Chesave
· Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu
9. Remiyan
Gerard Maubel De Remy, known as Remiyan (born July 20, 1969) is a noted art director and production designer of Indian film industry, most known for his work in Tamil films like Arinthum Ariyamalum (2005), Pattiyal (2006), Devan (2002), Alai (2003), Ninaithaley Inikkum (2009), Kannamoochi yenada (2007), Alibaba (2008) etc.
Filimography
As art director
· Punnagai Desam (2002)
· Devan (2002)
· Alai (2003)
· Kurumbu (2003)
· Student No: 1 (2003)
· Yes Madam (2003)
· Girivalam (2004)
· Jore (2004)
· Sinthamal Sitharamal (2004)
· Semarahalai (2004)
· Arindhum Ariyamalum (2005)
· Pattiyal (2006)
· Yuga (2006)
· Maa Madurai (2007)
· Kannamoochi Yenada (2207)
· Piragu (2007)
· Machakkaran (2007)
· Alibaba (2008)
· Boys & Girls (2008)
· Ninaithalae Inikkum (2009)
· Thottupaar (2010)
· Singam - Puli (2011)
· Ethiri En 3 (under production)
· Kazhugu (under production)
· Ambuli (3D) (under production)
10. Sabu Cyril
Sabu Cyril is an Indian film art director. He has won National Film Award for Best Art Direction four times and Filmfare Best Art Direction Award twice. His latest work Enthiran, in which he also played an important role, has won him international recognition. Over the years, he has emerged to be the most expensive and celebrated art director in the country.
Filmography
· Enthiran, 2012 Tamil
· Baahubai, 2013, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu
11. Samir Chanda
Samir Chanda (1957 – August 18, 2011) was an Indian art director and production designer across Indian cinema, including Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam and Tamil, most known for his work in films like Yodha (1992), Dil Se.. (1998), Guru (2007), Omkara (2006 film)Omkara (2006), Rang De Basanti (2006), and Raavan(2010). He also directed a Bengali film, Ek Nadir Galpo (Tale of A River) (2008) starring Mithun Chakraborty. It was Indian entries for the Asian, African and Latin American Competition segment of the 38th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), in Goa[3] He was awarded the National Film Award for Best Art Directionfour times, including Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2005) directed by Shyam Benegal.
Filmography
Year
Title
1989
Ram Lakhan
1992
Yodha (Malayalam)
1993
Rudaali
1993
Gandharvam (Malayalam)
1995
Nirnayam (Malayalam)
1996
Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
1998
Dil Se..
Daya (Malayalam)
2001
Aalavandhan (Tamil)
Zubeidaa
Aks
2005
Kisna: The Warrior Poet
2006
Krrish
Omkara (2006 film)Omkara
Kantatar (Bengali)
Faltu (Bengali)
Galli Galli Sim Sim (TV series)
2007
Guru
Blood Brothers (short film)
2008
Ghajini
Welcome to Sajjanpur
2009
Kaalbela
Kaminey
Well Done Abba!
2010
Raavan
2011
7 Khoon Maaf
Awards
· National Film Award
o 1992:Best Art Direction: Rukmavati Ki Haveli
o 1993:Best Art Direction: Rudaali
o 2005:Best Art Direction: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero
· Filmfare Award
o 2007: Best Art Direction: Omkara (2006 film)Omkara
o 2008: Best Art Direction: Guru
Ajit Bandyopadhyay (alternative spelling Ajit Bandopadhyay or Ajit Banerjee) was a Bengali film and theater actor, director, art director.
Filmography
Actor
· 1950 Michael Madhusudhan (as Ajit Bannerjee)
· 1950 Sheshbesh (as Ajit Bannerjee)
· 1951 Niyoti
· 1951 Pandit Mashai Brindaban (as Ajit Bannerjee)
· 1952 Bindur Chheley Madhab
· 1952 Nagarik Sagar
· 1954 Maraner Pare Dr. Paresh Banerjee
· 1956 Asabarna
· 1957 Khela Bhangar Khela
· 1958 Maa Shitala (as Ajit Bannerjee)
· 1990 Branches of the Tree Ananda Majumdar (as Ajit Bandyopadhyay)
· 1991 Goopy Bagha Phire Elo
· 1996 Damu
· 1959 Neel Akasher Neechey (as Ajit Bandyopadhyay)
· 1962 Bhagini Nivedita
· 1962 The Expedition
· 1963 Uttar Falguni
· 1971 Nimantran (as Ajit Bandopadhyay)
· 1975 Chorus (as Asit Bannerjee)
· 1977 Mrigayaa
· 1985 Till Theke Tal
· 1987 Lalan Fakir
· 1989 Sati (as Ajit Bandopadhya)
· 1991 The Visitor Sital Sarkar (as Ajit Bandyopadhyay)
· 1992 Indrajit
· 1996 Baksha Rahasya Uncle Sidhu (as Ajit Bandyopadhyay)
Director
· 1970 Ae Korechho Bhalo.
· 1979 Ami Ratan.[2]
· 1987 Radharani.
Art director
· 1961 Mem-Didi
· 1961 Anuradha
· 1962 Asli-Naqli
· 1966 Anupama
· 1967 Majhli Didi
· 1968 Anokhi Raat
· 1968 Aashirwad
· 1969 Satyakam.
· 1971 Mere Apne.
· 1971 Guddi.
Awards
· 1969 Best Art Director - Black and White for Majhli Didi (1967).
· 1970 Best Art Director - Black and White for Anokhi Raat (1968).
2. Bansi Chandragupta
Bansi Chandragupta (1924–1981) was an Indian art director and production designer, regarded among the greatest of art directors of Indian film industry. He wonFilmfare Best Art Direction Award thrice, for Seema in 1972, for Do Jhoot in 1976 and for Chakra in 1982. He was awarded Evening Standard British Film Awardposthumously for "best technical/artistic achievement" in 1983. He was born in 1924 in Sialkot, Punjab, British India and died on 27 June 1981 in Brookhaven, New York, USA.
Chandragupta is most well known as art director/production designer of movies directed by Satyajit Ray. He also worked with renowned film directors like Jean Renoir, Mrinal Sen, Shyam Benegal, Basu Chatterjee, Ismail Merchant, James Ivory and Aparna Sen.
Filmography
Production Designer
· Akaler Sandhane (1980) directed by Mrinal Sen
· Manzil (1979) directed by Basu Chatterjee
· Mahatma and the Mad Boy (1974) directed by Ismail Merchant
· 27 Down (1974)
· Pratidwandi (1972) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Seemabaddha (1971) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Aranyer Din Ratri (1970) directed by Satyajit Ray
· The Guru (1969) directed by James Ivory
· Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne (1968) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Chiriyakhana (1967) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Nayak (1966) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Akash Kusum (1965) directed by Mrinal Sen
· Kapurush (1965) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Mahapurush (1965) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Charulata (1964) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Mahanagar (1963) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Abhijan (1962) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Kanchenjungha (1962) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Rabindranath Tagore (1961) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Teen Kanya (1961) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Baishey Shravana (1960) directed by Mrinal Sen
· Devi (1960) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Apur Sansar (1959) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Jalsaghar (1958) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Maya Bazaar (1958)
· Parash Pathar (1958) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Aparajito (1956) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Pather Panchali (1955) directed by Satyajit Ray
Art Director
· Tarang (1984) directed by Kumar Sahani
· 36 Chowringhee Lane (1981) directed by Aparna Sen
· Chakra (1981) directed by Rabindra Dharmaraj
· Kalyug (1981) directed by Shyam Benegal
· Umrao Jaan (1981) directed by Muzaffar Ali
· Tumhari Kassam (1978)
· Mukti (1977)
· Shatranj Ke Khilari (1977)
· Trimurti (1974)
· Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar (1973)
· Jangal Mein Mangal (1972)
· Piya Ka Ghar (1972) directed by Basu Chatterjee
· Paraya Dhan (1971)
· Balika Badhu (1967)
· Chiriyakhana (1967) directed by Satyajit Ray
· Pather Panchali (1955) directed by Satyajit Ray
· The River (1951 film) (1951) directed by Jean Renoir
Set Decorator
· Balika Badhu (1967)
· Chiriyakhana (1967)
Miscellaneous Crew
Hullabaloo Over Georgie and Bonnie's Pictures (1978)
3. Biren Nag
Biren Nag was an acclaimed Indian film director. Prior to taking up direction himself, he served as Art Director for four of the most beautiful films shot in Mumbai in the late 1950s and early 1960s: Pyaasa; Kala Pani; Chaudhvin Ka Chand; and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam. He won a 1960 Filmare Award for Best Art Director for his work on Chaudhvin Ka Chand.
In 1962 he directed his first film, Bees Saal Baad a noirish ghost story also starring Waheeda Rehman and Biswajeet, which garnered him a Filmfare Best Director Award nomination in 1963.[1] The film was the top grosser at the box office in 1962, a super hit doing gross business worth Rs. 3, 00, 00,000 and net business worth Rs. 1, 50, 00,000. He also directed Kohraa in 1964.
Filmography
Film(as director)
Year of Release
Other Notes
Kohraa
1964
Retelling of Du Maurier's novel and later Hitchcock's film Rebecca
Bees Saal Baad
1962
Won the Filmfare Best Director Award
(Both the films were produced by Hemanta Mukherjee. He was also the music director and the lead playback singer in both of them)
Film(as art director)
- Tere Ghar Ke Samne-1963
- Hum Dono-1962
- Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam-1962
- Chaudhvin Ka Chand-1961
- Aakhri Dao-1958
- Detective-1958
- Life Sentence-1958
- Talaaq-1958
- Pyaasa-1957
- Nau Do Gyarah-1957
- Basant Bahar-1956
- C.I.D.-1956
- Mem Sahib-1956
- '42-1951
4. M. R. Acharekar
Murlidhar Ramachandra Acharekar (1907–1979) was an Indian artist, film art director in Hindi cinema, who won Filmfare Best Art Direction Award three times, 1958 for Pardesi, 1960 for Kaagaz Ke Phool, in 1962 for Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai.
Filmography
· Satyam Shivam Sundaram: Love Sublime (1978) [Production Designer]
· Mera Naam Joker (1970) [Art Director]
· Bombai Raat Ke Bahon Mein (1968) [Art Director] [Set Decorator]
· Sapnon Ka Saudagar (1968) [Set Designer] (as M.R. Acharekar)
· Suraj (1966) [Art Director]
· Amrapali (1966) [Art Director]
· Rajkumar (1964) [Art Director]
· Sangam (1964/I) [Production Designer]
· Dil Hi To Hai (1963) [Art Director]
· Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai (1960) [Art Director] [Production Controller]
· Anari (1959) [Art Director]
· Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959) [Art Director]
· Ab Dilli Dur Nahin (1957) [Art Director] [Production Controller]
· Pardesi (1957) [Art Director]
· Jagte Raho (1956) [Art Director] (as M.R. Acharekar) [Production Controller] (as M.R. Acharekar)
· Shree 420 (1955) [Art Director] (as M.R. Acharekar) [Production Controller] (as M.R. Acharekar)
· Boot Polish (1954) [Art Director]
· Aan (1952) [Art Director] (as M.R. Acharekar)
· Ashiana (1952) [Art Director]
· Bewafa (1952) [Art Director]
· Awaara (1951) [Art Director]
· Naujawan (1951) [Art Director]
· Shahjahan (1946) [Production Designer]
5. Mekapotula Somanath
Mekapotula Somanath, (1937–1992) was a famous Indian Art director, who worked for Telugu (Tollywood) and Tamil(Kollywood) film industries. He worked for most of the films made by Tamil actor, Bhagyaraj and Telugu actor Chalam. He also worked for movies made by Telugu directors Mutyala Subbaiah and Relangi Narasimha Rao. He worked as an Art Director for a Bollywood movie Aakhree Raasta, directed by Bhagyaraj.
Filmography:
1963-Nartanasala -Telugu-Asst. Art Director
1970-Sambarala Rambabu
Telugu
Art Director
1972
Bullemma Bullodu
Telugu
Art Director
1974
Tulabharam
Telugu
Art Director
1977
Daana Veera Soora Karna
Telugu
Associate Art Director
1977
16 Vayathinile
Tamil
Art Director
1977
Kizhake Pogum Rayil
Tamil
Art Director
1978
Du Du Basavanna
Telugu
Art Director
1978
Sigappu Rojakkal
Tamil
Art Director
1979
Pudiya Vaarapugal
Tamil
Art Director
1979
Suvar Illada Chithirangal
Tamil
Art Director
1980
Sannai Appanna
Telugu
Art Director
1980
Oru Kai Osai
Tamil
Art Director
1981
Gharana Gangulu
Telugu
Art Director
1981
Indru Poi Nallai Vaa
Tamil
Art Director
1981
Andha 7 Naatkal
Tamil
Art Director
1982
Thooral Ninnu Pochu
Tamil
Art Director
1983
Mundhanai Mudichu
Tamil
Art Director
1985
Chinna Veedu
Tamil
Art Director
1986
Aakhree Raasta
Hindi
Art Director
1987
Ida Prapamcham
Telugu
Art Director
1989
Mamatala Kovela
Telugu
Art Director
1990
Kartavyam
Telugu
Art Director
1991
Mama Garu
Telugu
Art Director
Kalikalam
Telugu
Art Director
Dharma Yuddham
Telugu
Art Director
Nava Yugam
Telugu
Art Director
Kodalu Diddina Kapuram
Telugu
Art Director
Parvatlu Panakalu
Telugu
Art Director
Cinema Pichodu
Telugu
Art Director
Lorry Driver
Telugu
Art Director
6. Nitin Chandrakant Desai
Nitin Chandrakant Desai is a noted Indian art director and production designer of Indian cinema turned film and television producer, most known for his work in films like, Lagaan (2001), Jodhaa Akbar (2008), Devdas (2002) and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999). During his career spanning twenty years, he has worked with directors like Ashutosh Gowarikar, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Rajkumar Hirani and Sanjay Leela Bhansali.[1] In 2002, he turned film producer with Chandrakant Productions’ Desh Devi, a devotional film on the Devi Mata of Kutch.[2]
He has won National Film Award for Best Art Direction four times, and Filmfare Best Art Direction Award three times. In 2005, he opened his "ND Studio" s spread over 52 acres (210,000 m2) at Karjat, Navi Mumbai, near Mumbai, which has since hosted movies like Jodha Akbar, Traffic Signal as also Sony's reality show Big Boss.
Filmography
As Director
· Ajintha (2012)
As art director
· Parinda (1989)
· 1942: A Love Story (1993)
· Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1994)
· Droh Kaal (1994)
· Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India (1995)
· Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995)
· The Don (1995)
· Vijeta (1996)
· Khamoshi: The Musical (1996)
· Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1996)
· Diljale (1996)
· Maachis (1996)
· Aar Ya Paar (1997)
· Ishq (1997)
· Kareeb (1998)
· Keemat: They Are Back (1998)
· Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (1998)
· Barood (1998)
· Wajood (1998)
· Salaam Bombay! (1988)
· Dahek: A Burning Passion (1998)
· Hu Tu Tu (1999)
· Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
· Holy Smoke (1999) (Indian crew)
· Baadshah (1999)
· Mela (2000)
· Khauff (2000)
· Jung (2000)
· Josh (2000)
· Mission Kashmir (2000)
· Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar(2000)
· Raju Chacha (2000)
· One 2 Ka 4 (2001)
· Pitaah (2002)
· Filhaal... (2002)
· Devdas (2002)
· The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)
· Annarth (2002)
· Ek Hindustani (2003)
· Chupke Se (2003)
· Taj Mahal: A Monument of Love (2003)
· Munnabhai M.B.B.S. (2003)
· The Memsahib (2006)
· Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006)
· Jaane Hoga Kya (2006)
· Gandhi, My Father (2007)
· Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal (2007)
· Y.M.I. Yeh Mera India (2008)
· God Tussi Great Ho (2008)
· Dostana (2008)
· Saas Bahu Aur Sensex (2008)
· Colours of Passion (2009)
· Chittod Ki Rani Padmini Ka Johur (2009) (TV series)
· Little Zizou (2009)
· What's Your Raashee? (2009)
· Once Upon a Time in Mumbai (2009)
· Jail (2009)
· Balgandharva (2011)
As production designer
· Tunnu Ki Tina (1997)
· Such a Long Journey (1998)
· Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
· Mission Kashmir (2000)
· Lagaan (2001)
· Ehsaas (2001)
· Pitaah (2002)
· Devdas (2002)
· Hum Kisise Kum Nahin (2002)
· Khakee (2004)
· Swades (2004)
· Mangal Pandey: The Rising (2005)
· The Memsahib (2006)
· Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006)
· Traffic Signal (2007)
· Gandhi, My Father (2007)
· Marigold (2007)
· Eklavya: The Royal Guard (2007)
· Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal
· Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
· Saas Bahu Aur Sensex (2008)
· Fashion (2008)
· Ishqiya (2010)
· Shanti (2010) (pre-production)
· Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey (2010)
Awards
National Film Award for Best Art Direction
· 2000: Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
· 2002: Lagaan
· 2003: Devdas
· 1999: Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar
Filmfare Best Art Direction
· 1995: 1942: A Love Story
· 1997: Khamoshi
· 2003: Devdas
IIFA Best Art Direction Award
· 2009: Jodhaa Akbar
Screen Awards - Best Art Direction
· 1994: 1942 A Love Story
· 1996: Khamoshi: The Musical
· 1999: Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
· 2000: Josh [17]
· 2001: Lagaan'
· 2008: Gandhi, My Father
Maharashtra State Film Awards - Best Art Direction
· 2009: Harishchandrachi Factory
Genie Award for Best Achievement in Art Direction/Production Design
· 19th Genie Awards: Such a Long Journey: Nominated
7. Nitish Roy
Nitish Roy is an Indian film art director, production designer, and costume designer in Hindi cinema and a Bengali Film Director, who is also known for his work with art cinema directors, Shyam Benegal, Mrinal Sen and Govind Nihlani, Hindi mainstream cinema, directors like Rajkumar Santoshi, as well as international directors like Mira Nair and Gurinder Chadha.
Filmography
· Kharij (1982)
· Mandi (1983)
· Party (1984)
· Khandhar (1984)
· Trikaal (1985)
· Tasveer Apni Apni (1985)
· Genesis (1986)
· New Delhi Times (1986)
· Ek Pal (1986)
· Aghaat (1986)
· Susman (1987)
· Tamas (1987)
· Bharat Ek Khoj (1988)
· Salaam Bombay! (1988)
· Parinda (1989)
· Drishti (1990)
· Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992)
· Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda (1993)
· Isaac Asimov's Nightfall (2000)
· Pukar (2000)
· Lajja (2001)
· 23rd March 1931: Shaheed (2002)
· Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara (2005)
· Fanaa (2006)
· Bride and Prejudice (2004)
· Halla Bol (2008)
· Good Luck (2008)
· Gosainbaganer Bhoot (Bengali) (2011) - Director
· Mahakash Kando (Bengali) (2012) - Director
Awards
· 1983: National Film Award for Best Art Direction: Kharij
· 1984: National Film Award for Best Art Direction: Mandi
· 1991: National Film Award for Best Art Direction: Lekin
· 1991: Filmfare Best Art Direction Award: Ghayal
8.Rajeevan
Rajeevan is an art director in Indian films. He is a graduate of Loyola College, Chennai.
Filmography
English films
· framed
· Knock Knock I'm Looking to Marry
· First fear
Hindi films
· Shaithan
· Ekk Deewana Tha
· David (Hindi film)
Tamil films
· Mounam Pesiyadhe
· Kaaka Kaaka
· Parthiban Kanavu
· Madhurey
· Manmadhan
· February 14
· Aathi
· Vettaiyadu Villaiyadu
· Kundakka Mandakka
· Vallavan
· Sathurangam
· Sillunu Oru Kaadhal
· Sivappathigaram
· Pachaikili Muthucharam
· Bheema
· Vaaranam Aayiram
· Pirivom Santhippom
· Aarasangam
· Chennaiyil Oru Mazhaikalam
· Ayan
· Drohi (2010 film)
· Aadhavan
· Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
· Paiyaa
· Naan Mahaan Alla
· Nadunisi Naaygal
· Siruthai
· Mandhira Punnagai
· Sadhurangam (2011 film)
· 7aum Arivu
· Rajapattai
· vettai
· Saguni
· Thanga Meengal filming
· Maatraan
· Neethaane En Ponvasantham
· 555 (film) filming
· David (Tamil film)
Malayalam films
· Udayananu Tharam
· Kandahar
Telugu films
· Gharshana
· Oye (film)
· Ye Maaya Chesave
· Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu
9. Remiyan
Gerard Maubel De Remy, known as Remiyan (born July 20, 1969) is a noted art director and production designer of Indian film industry, most known for his work in Tamil films like Arinthum Ariyamalum (2005), Pattiyal (2006), Devan (2002), Alai (2003), Ninaithaley Inikkum (2009), Kannamoochi yenada (2007), Alibaba (2008) etc.
Filimography
As art director
· Punnagai Desam (2002)
· Devan (2002)
· Alai (2003)
· Kurumbu (2003)
· Student No: 1 (2003)
· Yes Madam (2003)
· Girivalam (2004)
· Jore (2004)
· Sinthamal Sitharamal (2004)
· Semarahalai (2004)
· Arindhum Ariyamalum (2005)
· Pattiyal (2006)
· Yuga (2006)
· Maa Madurai (2007)
· Kannamoochi Yenada (2207)
· Piragu (2007)
· Machakkaran (2007)
· Alibaba (2008)
· Boys & Girls (2008)
· Ninaithalae Inikkum (2009)
· Thottupaar (2010)
· Singam - Puli (2011)
· Ethiri En 3 (under production)
· Kazhugu (under production)
· Ambuli (3D) (under production)
10. Sabu Cyril
Sabu Cyril is an Indian film art director. He has won National Film Award for Best Art Direction four times and Filmfare Best Art Direction Award twice. His latest work Enthiran, in which he also played an important role, has won him international recognition. Over the years, he has emerged to be the most expensive and celebrated art director in the country.
Filmography
· Enthiran, 2012 Tamil
· Baahubai, 2013, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu
11. Samir Chanda
Samir Chanda (1957 – August 18, 2011) was an Indian art director and production designer across Indian cinema, including Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam and Tamil, most known for his work in films like Yodha (1992), Dil Se.. (1998), Guru (2007), Omkara (2006 film)Omkara (2006), Rang De Basanti (2006), and Raavan(2010). He also directed a Bengali film, Ek Nadir Galpo (Tale of A River) (2008) starring Mithun Chakraborty. It was Indian entries for the Asian, African and Latin American Competition segment of the 38th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), in Goa[3] He was awarded the National Film Award for Best Art Directionfour times, including Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2005) directed by Shyam Benegal.
Filmography
Year
Title
1989
Ram Lakhan
1992
Yodha (Malayalam)
1993
Rudaali
1993
Gandharvam (Malayalam)
1995
Nirnayam (Malayalam)
1996
Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
1998
Dil Se..
Daya (Malayalam)
2001
Aalavandhan (Tamil)
Zubeidaa
Aks
2005
Kisna: The Warrior Poet
2006
Krrish
Omkara (2006 film)Omkara
Kantatar (Bengali)
Faltu (Bengali)
Galli Galli Sim Sim (TV series)
2007
Guru
Blood Brothers (short film)
2008
Ghajini
Welcome to Sajjanpur
2009
Kaalbela
Kaminey
Well Done Abba!
2010
Raavan
2011
7 Khoon Maaf
Awards
· National Film Award
o 1992:Best Art Direction: Rukmavati Ki Haveli
o 1993:Best Art Direction: Rudaali
o 2005:Best Art Direction: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero
· Filmfare Award
o 2007: Best Art Direction: Omkara (2006 film)Omkara
o 2008: Best Art Direction: Guru
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