About this stamp
Born: 1947, Punjab, India
Died: August 15, 2012, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Ashok Mehta was one of India’s most celebrated Hindi film cinematographers, widely admired for his distinctive visual style, innovative lighting, and artistic framing. Over the decades, he worked across landmark films that showcased his mastery of mood, texture, and visual storytelling.
He received the National Film Award for Best Cinematography twice — for 36 Chowringhee Lane (1981) and Moksha (2000). His work in Bandit Queen (1997) earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Cinematographer, further cementing his legacy as one of India’s finest visual craftsmen.
Commemoration
A commemorative postage stamp was issued on Ashok Mehta as part of the ‘100 Years of Indian Cinema’ series, honouring his exceptional contribution to Indian cinematography and his enduring influence on the craft.
