Sivan (cinematographer)
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| Born | Sivasankaran Nair 14 May 1932 |
| Died | 24 June 2021 (aged 89) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
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| Spouse | Chandramani |
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Sivasankaran Nair, popularly known as Sivan (14 May 1932 – 24 June 2021) was an Indian cinematographer and film director known for his works in Malayalam cinema. Sivan won the national film award three times.[1][2][3] He was the first government press photographer in Travancore and Thiru-Kochi.[4] He was the father of Sangeeth Sivan, Santhosh Sivan and Sanjeev Sivan.
Sivan was the still photographer of national award-winning Malayalam film Chemmeen (1966).[4]
His debut as a producer was with Swapnam (1972), for which he also served as the still photographer.[5][6] Some of his popular films are Abhayam (1991), Yagam (1982), Oru Yathra (1999), Keshu (2009), Kochu Kochu Mohangal (1998) and Kilivathil (2008).[2]He received the Kerala State Award for Best Cinematography (black & white) for Yagam.
The documentary "Mohiniyattam Through the Ages" (1990), directed by Sivan, won the National Award for Best Non-Feature Film Cinematography, which was awarded to Santosh Sivan. In addition to this national award, it also received the Kerala State Film Award for Best Documentary in 1990.[7]
Early life
Sivan was the second child of Padeettathil Gopalapillai and Bhavaniamma in Harippad. He was the second amongst their six children. His full name was Sivasankaran Nair.[6]
Death
Sivan died on 24 June 2021 at the age of 89 due to cardiac arrest in his house in Thiruvananthapuram.[8][9]
References
- ^ Janani K. (24 June 2021). "Cinematographer-director Sivan dies of cardiac arrest at 89 in Thiruvananthapuram". India Today. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ^ a b Aswin J. Kumar (24 June 2021). "Cinematographer, director Sivan dies of cardiac arrest | Thiruvananthapuram News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ^ "പ്രശസ്ത ഫോട്ടോഗ്രാഫര് ശിവന് അന്തരിച്ചു". Mathrubhumi. 24 June 2021. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ^ a b "Well Known Photographer Sivan Passes Away". Deshabhimani. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ^ "Swapnam". 17 September 2025.
- ^ a b "പ്രശസ്ത ഫോട്ടോഗ്രാഫർ ശിവൻ അന്തരിച്ചു". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd (in Malayalam). Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ^ "Mohiniyattam Through the Ages". 21 September 2025.
- ^ "Veteran cinematographer, director Sivan passes away". OnManorama. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ^ Pudipeddi, Haricharan (24 June 2021). "Malayalam cinematographer-director Sivan dies of cardiac arrest". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 14 November 2023.