Vipin Mohan
Vipin Mohan is an Indian cinematographer and film director who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He worked as a cinematographer for over a hundred Malayalam films. Some of his notable works include Nadodikkattu (1987), Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal (1988), Varavelpu (1989), Thalayana Manthram (1990), and Sandesam (1991).
Vipin Mohan
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- Name
- Vipin Mohan
- Born
- 1950
- Occupation
- Film director and cinematographer
- Spouse
- Girija
- Awards
- Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematography, 1981
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Vipin Mohan is an Indian cinematographer and film director who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He worked as a cinematographer for over a hundred Malayalam films. Some of his notable works include Nadodikkattu (1987), Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal (1988), Varavelpu (1989), Thalayana Manthram (1990), and Sandesam (1991).
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Biography
Biography
He made his directorial debut with the film Pattanathil Sundaran. He became an independent cinematographer with Njattadi after previously assisting renowned cinematographer Madhu Ambat. He acted as a child artist in the film Neelakuyil (1954) when he was 4 years old. In the 2010 film Best Actor, he appeared in a guest role as a judge for a reality show. He composed music for the film Kanakachilanka (1990), released in 1990.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Vipin Mohan • Born — 1950 • Occupation — Film director and cinematographer • Years Active — 1979–present • Spouse — Girija • Awards — Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematography, 1981 • Children — Vivek, Manjima Mohan
Early life
Early life
Vipin Mohan was born in Patturaikkal, Thrissur, Kerala into a Malayalam-speaking family as the son of Ramanatha Menon and Parukutti Amma.
Family
Family
Vipin Mohan currently lives in Kowdiar, Thiruvananthapuram. His wife is Girija, who played the lead role in the film Njattadi (1979). Their daughter Manjima won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist in 2000 for her performance in the film Madhuranombarakattu. Tamil actor Gautham Karthik is his son-in-law.
Films cinematographed
Films cinematographed
• Kuruvipappa (2024) • Paykappal (2022) • Mattancherry (2018) • Gandhinagaril Unniyarcha (2017) • Ellam Chettante Ishtam Pole (2015) • Pedithondan (2014) • My Dear Mummy (2014) • Vellaripravinte Changathi (2011) • Bombay March 12 (2011) • Ithu Nammude Katha (2011) • Mummy & Me (2010) • My Big Father (2009) • Kaana Kanmani (2009) • Samayam (2009) • Calendar (2009) • Heylassa (2009) • Magic Lamp (2008) • Mulla (2008) • One Way Ticket (2008) • Changathipoocha (2007) • Pakal (2006) • Otta Nanayam (2005) • Kalari Vikraman (2003) • Thillana Thillana (2003) • Yathrakarude Sradhakku (2002) • Randam Bhavam (2001) • Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka (2001) • Priyam (2000) • Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal (2000) • Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal (1999) • Pattabhishekam (1999) • Oro Viliyum Kathorthu (1998) • Nakshatratharattu (1998) • Mayilpeelikkavu (1998) • Kalyana Kacheri (1997) • Irattakuttikalude Achan (1997) • Mannadiar Penninu Chenkotta Checkan (1997) • Oral Mathram (1997) • Kaliyoonjal (1997) • Thooval Kottaram (1996) • Mr. Clean (1996) • Kalyana Sougandhikam (1996) • Aramana Veedum Anjoorekkarum (1996) • Simhavalan Menon (1995) • No. 1 Snehatheeram Bangalore North (1995) • Vadhu Doctoranu (1994) • Santhanagopalam (1994) • Pingami (1994) • Ghoshayaathra (1993) • Bhagyavan (1993) • Addeham Enna Iddeham (1993) • Golanthara Vartha (1993) • Samooham (1993) • Snehasagaram (1992) • Chevalier Mikhayel (1992) • Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari (1992) • Aardram (1992) • My Dear Muthachan (1992) • Kankettu (1991) • Ennum Nanmakal (1991) • Sandesham (1991) • Kanalkkattu (1991) • Kouthuka Varthakal (1990) • Thalayana Manthram (1990) • Sasneham (1990) • Kalikkalam (1990) • Swagatham (1989) • Mazhavilkavadi (1989) • Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal (1989) • Artham (1989) • Varavelpu (1989) • Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu (1988) • Kudumbapuranam (1988) • Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal (1988) • Pattanapravesam (1988) • Orkkappurathu (1988) • Swargam (1987) • Ayitham (1987) • Sarvakalashala (1987) • Nadodikkattu (1987) • Sreedharante Onnam Thirumurivu (1987) • Mizhineerppoovukal (1986) • Oru Yugasandhya (1986) • Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam (1986) • Ice Cream (1986) • Nandi Veendum Varika (1986) • Gandhinagar 2nd Street (1986) • T.P. Balagopalan M.A. (1986) • Ambada Njaane! (1985) • Scene No. 7 (1985) • Guruji Oru Vakku (1985) • Ente Ammu Ninte Thulasi Avarude Chakki (1985) • Puli Varunne Puli (1985) • Ayanam (1985) • Oduvil Kittiya Vartha (1985) • Oru Painkilikatha (1984) • April 18 (1984) • Ariyaatha Veethikal (1984) • Parasparam (1983) • Oomana Thinkal (1983) • Oru Swakaryam (1983) • Sesham Kazhchayil (1983) • Prasnam Gurutharam (1983) • Sheshakriya (1982) • Veena Poovu (1982) • Kilukilukkam (1982) • Kaattile Paattu (1982) • Kelkkaatha Sabdham (1982) • Aparna (1981) • Prema Geethangal (1981) • Archana Teacher (1981) • Njattadi (1979)
Films directed
Films directed
• Pattanathil Sundaran (2003)
Awards
• Year — Film — Award — Category — Notes • 1981 — Aparna — The Kerala State Film Award — Best Cinematographer — Black & white
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