Bhimsingh Kannan (10 January 1951 – 13 June 2020) was an Indian cinematographer and actor who worked in Tamil and Malayalam films. He was known for his association with director Bharathiraja and was referred to as "Bharathirajavin Kangal" (Bharathiraja's Eyes).
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Personal life
Kannan was the son of film-maker A. Bhimsingh and the younger brother of editor B. Lenin. He was married to Kanchana and has two daughters namely Madhumathi Kannan and Janani Kannan.
Career
Kannan was known for his recurrent association with Bharathiraja.
Filmography
Malayalam
Rappadikalude Gatha (1978)
Iniyaval Urangatte (1978)
Niram Marunna Nimishangal (1982)
Vasudha (1992)
Oru Yathramozhi (1997)
Telugu
Pagadala Padava (1979)
Kotha Jeevithalu (1981)
Seethakoka Chiluka (1981)
Aradhana (1987)
Jamadagni (1988)
Hindi
White Rainbow (2005)
Final Cut of Director (2016)
Actor
Films
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2008) as John Vaseegaran's family friend
Uliyin Osai (2008) as monk
Television
Awards
He won the Shantaram Award for Best Cinematography for his work in Kadal Pookkal in 2001. He was also a recipient of the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Cinematographer twice for Alaigal Oivathillai (1981) and Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2004).
Death
Kannan died on 13 June 2020 at the age of 69 due to heart complications.