B. Kannan Explained

B. Kannan
Birth Name:	Bhimsingh Kannan
Birth Date:	1951 1, df=y
Birth Place:	Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
Years Active:	1980–2018
Spouse:	Kanchana Kannan

Bhimsingh Kannan (10 January 1951 – 13 June 2020) was an Indian cinematographer and actor who worked in Tamil and Malayalam films. He was known for his association with Director Bharathiraja and was referred to as "Bharathirajavin Kangal" (Bharathiraja's Eyes).

Personal life

Kannan was the son of film-maker A. Bhimsingh and the younger brother of editor B. Lenin. He was married to Kanchana and has two daughters namely MadhuMathi Kannan and Janani Kannan.

Career

Kannan was known for his recurrent association with Bharathiraja.^{[1] [2]}

Filmography

Tamil

• Oru Nadigai Natakam Parkiral (1978)
• Nizhalgal (1980)
• Alaigal Oivathillai (1981)
• Tik Tik Tik (1981)
• Kaadhal Oviyam (1982)
• Valibamey Vaa Vaa (1982)
• Mann Vasanai (1983)
• Pudhumai Penn (1984)
• Muthal Mariyathai (1985)
• Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1985)
• Kadalora Kavithaigal (1986)
• Vedham Pudhithu (1987)
• Kodi Parakuthu (1988)
• Solla Thudikuthu Manasu (1988)
• Soora Samhaaram (1988)
• En Uyir Thozhan (1990)
• Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu (1991)
• Nadodi Thendral (1992)
• Captain Magal (1993)
• Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993)
• Karuththamma (1994)
• Priyanka (1994)
• Pasumpon (1995)
• Senathipathi (1996)
• Kadal Pookkal (2001)
• Looty (2001)
• Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2003)
• Vishwa Thulasi (2004)
• Ayul Regai (2005)
• Uliyin Osai (2008)
• Uchithanai Muharnthaal (2011)

Malayalam

• Rappadikalude Gatha (1978)
• Iniyaval Urangatte (1978)
• Niram Marunna Nimishangal (1982)
• Vasudha (1992)
• Oru Yathramozhi (1997)

Telugu

• Pagadala Padava (1979)
• Kotha Jeevithalu (1981)
• Seethakoka Chiluka (1981)
• Aradhana (1987)

Hindi

• White Rainbow (2005)
• Final Cut of Director (2016)

Actor

• Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2008) as John Vaseegaran's family friend
• Uliyin Osai (2008) as monk

Awards

He won the Shantaram Award for Best Cinematography for his work in Kadal Pookkal in 2001.^[3] He was also a recipient of the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Cinematographer twice for Alaigal Oivathillai (1981) and Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2004).

Death

Kannan died on 13 June 2020 at the age of 69 due to heart complications.^[4]

Notes and References

1. News: S. R.. Ashok Kumar. Enjoyable tunes. https://web.archive.org/web/20060828042404/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2005/07/16/stories/2005071601140400.htm. dead. 28 August 2006. 13 July 2013. The Hindu. 16 July 2005.
2. News: Cinematographer B Kannan passes away. The Hindu. 13 June 2020.
3. News: Ahmed. Feroze. Winners, yes, but the race is on.... https://archive.today/20130713145321/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/11/10/stories/2002111005800200.htm. dead. 13 July 2013. 13 July 2013. The Hindu. 10 November 2002.
4. Web site: Cinematographer B Kannan passes away at 69. 2020-06-13. The New Indian Express.