2023
Pathu Thala
Neo-noir action thriller starring Silambarasan, noted for high-contrast lighting and intense camera work.
THROUGH MY LENS
CINEMATOGRAPHER / DOP
COLLECTOR OF FRAMES, TURNING VISION INTO CINEMA
J
BASHA
Person Behind The Lens
Hi, my name is Farook J Basha, and I'm a cinematographer / Director of Photography based in Chennai, working in Tamil cinema. I love painting with light and telling stories through the lens — from gritty crime thrillers to sweeping mass entertainers. Every frame is a decision, and I believe the camera should breathe with the performance.
Awards & Recognition
Recognised for the craft behind the lens.
2026 · Winner
Best Cinematographer
Winner
Best Cinematographer
Presented by
NEXA Indian Streaming Academy Awards
For
Kuttram Purindhavan: The Guilty
"A moody, low-light aesthetic — letting the light do the storytelling."
FILMOGRAPHY
MyWorks.
Notable Filmography &
Visual Highlights
2024
Romeo
Commercial romance drama demonstrating his capacity for vibrant, contemporary visuals.
2026
Kuttram Purindhavan
A highly-praised series that brought him major nominations for its moody, low-light aesthetic.
Commercials
500+ brand films, TVCs & ad campaigns
After shooting more than five hundred commercials, I realised clarity and emotion must coexist — no matter how short the format. A selection of brand work below.
View the full reel on Vimeo →Philosophy
FarookJ Basha
Portfolio
"I come from architecture and visual communication, so composition and space were always my first language."
"Photography taught me patience. When you shoot every day, you start understanding emotion through light, not equipment."
"After shooting more than 500 commercials, I realized clarity and emotion must coexist—no matter how short the format."
"A lens should support the cinematographer. Cooke lets me focus on the story."
E-mail
farookjphotography@gmail.com
Instagram
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Vimeo
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IMDb
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