Raktim Mondal

Raktim Mondal is an Indian cinematographer. He is well-known for his work in the Bangla film industry. He works as a cinematographer, director of photography, and in the camera and electrical department for multiple movies. He has worked on various movies, commercials, and documentaries. He completed his high school at Kasba Chittaranjan High School. He also attended the RK Mission Narendrapur Blind Boys Academy. He completed his Bachelor’s at Bangabasi College of Commerce. He also went to the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, Kolkata, in 2000. He did a Post Graduation in Motion Picture Photography in Kolkata. 

Raktim Mondal has collaborated with various broadcasters such as NHK-Japan, CCTV China, BBC UK, and Film Division India. He has worked with famous Indian directors like Buddhadeb Das Gupta, Ketan Mehta He was born in 1952 and is a director by professio >> Read More... , Sujit Sirkar, and R Balki. He has worked as an Associate Cinematographer with legendary Indians of the same field, Mr. PC Sreeram ISC, Mr. Ranjan Palith ISC, and Mr. Kamaljeet Negi Kamaljeet NegiIsan Indian cinematographer.He start >> Read More... . Raktim Mondal has attended various famous Indian universities as a guest lecturer. He gives lectures and demonstrations on cinematography. He has also worked as a cinematographer at BBC Four.

Raktim Mondal has worked as a cinematographer in various films. Some of his known films are Ikir Mikir "Ikir Mikir" is a Bengali romantic comedy serial t >> Read More... (2022), Toba Tek Singh (2018), ICI 24*7 Smart Vault Film (2015), Indian Frontier Railways (2015), Twisted, Bitter (2010), and Songs of the Bards of Bengal- The Bauls and Fakirs (2014). He has also worked as the Director of Photography in various films. His films as a Director of Photography are Para Theke Premier (2017), TRP Aru (2014), and Dream for Livelihood (2022). Raktim Mondal was also the writer, director, and producer of the short film Dream for Livelihood. He has worked in the camera and electrical department for various films.

Some of his famous works as a member of the camera department are Bhoothnath Returns Click to look into! >> Read More... (2014), Hum Tum Shabana Click to look into! >> Read More... (2011), Chintu Ji Click to look into! >> Read More... (2009), Ami, Yasin Ar Amar Madhubala (2007), Cheeni Kum Click to look into! >> Read More... (2007), and Kanda Nal Mudhal. He is also known for his short film SOI. He has received awards at various film festivals for his short film SOI. He has received the award for Best Cinematographer for SOI at the Triloka International Filmfare Awards (2022), Light Camera Action Film Festival (2022), and Chitthiram International Film Festival (2022). He also received a special mention at the Mokkho International Film Festival and Kollywood International Film Festival. He was also nominated for best cinematography for his documentary, Songs of the Bards of Bengal-The Bauls and Fakirs, at the Madrid International Film Festival in 2015. Raktim Mondal has been awarded several times for his cinematography in various films and documentaries.