Personal info
Known for
Cinematographer
Gender
Male
Birthday
22 February
Location
Tamil Nadu, India
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Biography
Teja (born Jasti Dharma Teja; 22 February 1966) is an Indian cinematographer turned director and screenwriter, known for his work primarily in Telugu cinema. He ventured into direction with hits such as Chitram, Nuvvu Nenu, and Jayam. He has garnered several state Nandi Awards, and a Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu for Nuvvu Nenu.
Teja debuted as a cinematographer with Ram Gopal Varma's 1992 bilingual film Raat, for which he won the Nandi Award for Best Cinematography. As a cinematographer, He is known for his works in films such as Baazi, Ghulam, Sangharsh, Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain, Krodh, Krishna, Shastra, Rakshak, Money, Tere Mere Sapne, and Vishwavidhaata. Teja also worked as a crew member in films such as Kshana Kshanam, Rangeela, Drohi, Antham, Gaayam, and Govinda Govinda.
