THROUGH MY LENS

CINEMATOGRAPHER / DOP

COLLECTOR OF FRAMES, TURNING VISION INTO CINEMA

FAROOK
J
BASHA

Person Behind The Lens

I'm Farook J Basha — a cinematographer / Director of Photography based in Chennai.

For over two decades, I've been shaping images across feature films, web series, commercials, television and branded films.

I'm drawn to stories with a strong visual identity — from raw, atmospheric storytelling to larger-than-life entertainment. Each story demands its own visual language, and I find that language through light, movement, composition and performance.

500+ Commercials, TVCs & Brand Films

~2 Decades Behind the Lens

7 Feature Films

2 Web Series

For me, cinematography isn't just about how a frame looks. It's about what the frame makes you feel.

Awards & Recognition

Recognised for the craft behind the lens.

2026 · Winner

Best Cinematographer

Winner

Best Cinematographer

Series (Regional)

Presented by

NEXA Indian Streaming Academy Awards

For

Kuttram Purindhavan: The Guilty

SonyLIV · 2026

"A moody, low-light aesthetic — letting the light do the storytelling."

FILMOGRAPHY

My
Works.

Notable Filmography &
Visual Highlights

2023

Pathu Thala

Neo-noir action thriller starring Silambarasan, noted for high-contrast lighting and intense camera work.

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.

Kalyan JewellersTVC

Raj Paris ft. Shruti HaasanTVC

PepsTVC

redBusCampaign

Khazana JewelleryTVC

Sidharth Housing ft. JiivaBrand Film

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