Virendra Saini[1] is a double National Film Award winner; the first as a cinematographer, and the second as a director. He has done the cinematography for quite a few acclaimed filmmakers,[2] including Saeed Mirza[3]
Awards and accolades
- National Film Award for Best Cinematography, Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro, 1990
- National Film Award for Best Children's film, Kabhi Paas Kabhi Fail, 1999[4][5]
Virendra Saini is one of the 24 reputed filmmakers who returned their National Film Awards in protest against the government.[6][7][8]
Filmography
Cinematographer
- 2000 - Choo Lenge Akash
- 1995 - Naseem
- 1994 - Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
- 1989 - Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro
- 1986-1987 - Nukkad (TV Series)
- 1984 - Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!
- 1983 - Dhrupad (Documentary)
- 1981 - Chasm Buddoor
- 1980 - Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyon Ata Hai
- 1980 - Satah Se Uthata Aadmi
- 1980 - Sparsh
- 1978 - Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dustan
Director
- 2007 - Foto
- 2000 - Choo Lenge Akash
- 1999 - Kabhi Paas Kabhi Fail (debut film)
- 1991 - Goongi Tareekh (TV Series)