B. Kannan

Bhimsingh Kannan (10 January 1951 – 13 June 2020) was an Indian cinematographer and actor who worked in Tamil and Malayalam films. He was known for his association with Director Bharathiraja and was referred to as "Bharathirajavin Kangal" (Bharathiraja's Eyes).

Personal life

Kannan was the son of film-maker A. Bhimsingh and the younger brother of editor B. Lenin. He was married to Kanchana and has two daughters namely MadhuMathi Kannan and Janani Kannan.

Career

Kannan was known for his recurrent association with Bharathiraja.

Filmography

Tamil

Malayalam

• Rappadikalude Gatha (1978)
• Iniyaval Urangatte (1978)
• Niram Marunna Nimishangal (1982)
• Vasudha (1992)
• Oru Yathramozhi (1997)

Telugu

• Pagadala Padava (1979)
• Kotha Jeevithalu (1981)
• Seethakoka Chiluka (1981)
• Aradhana (1987)

Hindi

• White Rainbow (2005)
• Final Cut of Director (2016)

Actor

• Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2008) as John Vaseegaran's family friend
• Uliyin Osai (2008) as monk

Awards

He won the Shantaram Award for Best Cinematography for his work in Kadal Pookkal in 2001. He was also a recipient of the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Cinematographer twice for Alaigal Oivathillai (1981) and Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2004).

Death

Kannan died on 13 June 2020 at the age of 69 due to heart complications.

Television

References

1. Kannan
2. Taj Mahal (1999 film)
3. Alaigal Oivathillai
4. Final Cut of Director
5. Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
6. Ethanai Konam Ethanai Parvai
7. List of South Indian film families
8. Muthal Mariyathai
9. Karuthamma
10. Kannan Varuvaan (2000 film)
11. Flame retardant
12. En Uyir Thozhan
13. En Aasai Rasave
14. Tik Tik Tik (1981 film)
15. Aradhana (1987 film)
16. Kannan En Kadhalan
17. Pasumpon
18. Kadhal Oviyam
19. Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu
20. A. Bhimsingh