Ashok Mehta

For the Indian Army general, see Ashok K. Mehta. For the Indian freedom fighter and socialist politician, see Asoka Mehta.

Ashok Mehta
Ashok Mehta on a 2013 stamp of India
Born1947
Punjab, India
Died(2012-08-15)15 August 2012 (age 64)
Mumbai, India
Occupationcinematographer
Years active1978–2011

Ashok Mehta (1947 – 15 August 2012) was an Indian film cinematographer, known for films such as Bandit Queen (1994), 36 Chowringhee Lane (1981) and Utsav (1984).[1] He won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography twice, 36 Chowringhee Lane (1981) and Moksha (2000), the latter he also directed.[2]

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  2. ^ "Cinematographer Ashok Mehta passes away". The Times of India. 15 August 2012. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2012.