Personal info
Known for
Cinematographer
Gender
Male
Birthday
25 February
Location
Karnataka, India
Edit pageB.C. Gowrishankar
Biography
B. C. Gowrishankar is an Indian cinematographer best known for his influential work in Kannada cinema. Renowned for his strong visual sense and technical expertise, he played a key role in shaping the look and feel of several landmark films from the late 1980s and 1990s.
Career
B. C. Gowrishankar gained recognition for his cinematography in Yelu Sutthina Kote (1988), a critically acclaimed film noted for its atmospheric visuals and thoughtful composition. His work on the film demonstrated his ability to enhance narrative depth through lighting, framing, and mood.
He further showcased his versatility with Aata Bombata (1990), a popular children’s fantasy film that required a vibrant and imaginative visual style. Gowrishankar balanced technical demands with a playful tone, contributing significantly to the film’s enduring appeal.
One of his most celebrated works is Om (1995), directed by Upendra, which became a cult classic in Kannada cinema. The film’s gritty realism and intense storytelling were amplified by Gowrishankar’s bold cinematography, influencing the visual language of many crime and action films that followed.
