Kanartaka's first Cinematographer received Dada Saheb Phalke

Famous Cinematographer VK Murthy was chosen for Dada Saheb Phalke Award on Thursday, he is the second Kannadiga who has chosen for the award. He has completed his cinematography from SJ Polytechnic College, Bangalore in the year 1943-46. Legendry Manna Dey was the first person from Karnartaka who has awarded from this prestigious award. VK Murthy is the first cinematography of Karnataka who has won this award.


From childhood he is interested to make his career in Indian film industry and he has given many precious moments to the industry which will be in memory forever. His first shoted Cinematography was Karaz Ke Phool and that was one of the best cinematographer for Guru Dutt's movie. He has stated his career as a violinist after that he got entered in Indian film industry and most of his movies received Filmfare Awards.