Amit Roy
Amit Roy is an Indian cinematographer and film director who works primarily in Hindi cinema. He is known for his collaborations with directors such as Ram Gopal Varma and Sandeep Reddy Vanga. His credits include Sarkar (2005), Sarkar Raj (2008), Animal (2023), and Deva (2025).
Amit Roy
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- Amit Roy
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- Cinematographer, film director
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Biography
Roy began his career with Ishq Vishk (2003) and gained recognition for his work on Varma's political thrillers. He has also directed the film Running Shaadi (2017) and several television commercials.
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Key facts
• Name — Amit Roy • Occupation — Cinematographer, film director • Years Active — 2003–present
Cinematography
Cinematography
Roy made his debut as a cinematographer with the romantic comedy Ishq Vishk (2003), directed by Ken Ghosh. His work on Ram Gopal Varma's Sarkar (2005), inspired by The Godfather, received attention for its use of low-angle shots and dramatic lighting. He continued collaborating with Varma on films including Aag (2007), Nishabd (2007), Darling (2007), and the sequel Sarkar Raj (2008). In later years, Roy worked on Chittagong (2012), Love Aaj Kal (2020), and Dhokha: Round D Corner (2022). He shot part of Dunki (2023) before leaving due to creative differences. His cinematography for Animal (2023), directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, and Deva (2025), directed by Rosshan Andrrews, has been noted in industry discussions.
Direction
Direction
Roy directed the comedy-drama Running Shaadi (2017), starring Amit Sadh and Taapsee Pannu. He has also directed television commercials featuring actors such as Amitabh Bachchan. As of 2025, Roy is set to direct Zamana Kya Kahega, a comedy scripted by Mudassar Aziz and starring Taapsee Pannu, Fardeen Khan, and Ammy Virk.
As cinematographer
As cinematographer
• Year — Title — Notes • 2003 — Ishq Vishk • 2004 — Shaadi Ka Laddoo • Fida • | Dil Maange More • 2005 — Sarkar • 2006 — Darna Zaroori Hai • 2007 — Aag • Nishabd • Darling • Dus Kahaniyaan • 2008 — Sarkar Raj • 2010 — Rann • 2011 — Dum Maaro Dum • Shabri • 2012 — Chittagong • 2013 — Deewana Main Deewana • 2020 — Love Aaj Kal • 2020-2022 — She — Web series • 2022 — Ishq Express — Web series • Dhokha: Round D Corner • 2023 — Animal • Dunki — Partial cinematography • 2025 — Deva • 2026 — Prince: Once Upon a Time in Dhaka — Bangladeshi film • Gandhari
As director
As director
• Year — Title — Notes • 2017 — Running Shaadi — Also co-writer • TBA — Zamana Kya Kahega — Upcoming
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