Ravi Varman, an Indian cinematographer, began his career in South Indian films and later worked on multiple Bollywood projects. |
He is a self-taught cinematographer who innovated new techniques for filming scenes. |
Varman attended a Tamil-medium government school until 7th grade but had to leave due to financial constraints. |
When Varman was 12, he survived a suicide attempt after the death of his mother. |
Following challenging times, he relocated to Chennai and found employment as a waiter. |
Varman bought his first camera, self-taught photography by studying books. |
His career in the film industry started as an assistant to various cinematographers. |
In 1999, he debuted as a cinematographer in the Malayalam film Jalamarmaram. |
Having worked on numerous films, Varman has garnered multiple awards for his cinematography skills. |
He adopted the surname 'Varman' in admiration of the Chola dynasty rulers. |
Varman has collaborated on over 500 ad campaigns featuring notable cricketers and celebrities. |