Mrinal Sen - charcoal pencil sketch

My charcoal pencil sketch of "Padmabhushan" Mrinal Sen

Mrinal Sen was an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his work primarily in Bengali, and a few Hindi and Telugu language films.

Tapan Sinha - charcoal pencil sketch

Here is my charcoal pencil sketch of legendary film maker Tapan Sinha.

Tapan Sinha (2 October 1924 – 15 January 2009) was one of the most prominent Indian film directors of his time forming a legendary quartet with Satyajit Ray, Ritwik Ghatak and Mrinal Sen. He was primarily a Bengali filmmaker who worked both in Hindi cinema and Bengali cinema, directing films like Kabuliwala (1957), Louha-Kapat, Sagina Mahato (1970), Apanjan (1968), Kshudhita Pashan and children's film Safed Haathi (1978) and Aaj Ka Robinhood. Sinha started his career in 1946, as a sound engineer with New Theatres film production house in Kolkata, then in 1950 left for England where he worked at Pinewood Studios for next two years, before returning home to start his six decade long career in Indian cinema, making films in Bengali, Hindi and Oriya languages, straddling genres from social realism, family drama, labor rights, to children's fantasy films. He was one of the acclaimed filmmakers of Parallel Cinema movement of India,

(courtesy wikipedia

Mahanayak Uttam Kumar

Here is my charcoal pencil sketch of Mahanayak Uttam Kumar, eminent actor of Bengali cinema

Uttam Kumar was a legendary Bengali actor known for his timeless charisma and emotive expressions.

Uttam Kumar starred in numerous noteworthy films that left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. Some of his most iconic movies include "Nayak" "Saptapadi," "Chiriyakhana"  "Harano Sur" , and "Sanyasi Raja". These films showcased his exceptional acting talent and contributed significantly to his legendary status in Bengali and Indian cinema.

Uttam Kumar was born on September 3, 1926, and he passed away on July 24, 1980. He remains a beloved and influential figure in the history of Indian cinema, particularly in the Bengali film industry.

I hope I have captured Uttam's timeless charisma and emotive expressions, preserving his legacy on paper.

Please click the following link for a voice based post 

https://youtu.be/InBqfU4fTjA?si=IB23BIgisnqeqGxe

Balji Pendharkar - Indian film personality - charcoal pencil sketch

 

My charcoal pencil sketch of Bhalji Pendharkar

Bhalji Phendharkar was a film personality in India, and recipient of Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the most prestigious award in the field.

Please click the following link for more details of Phendarkar. For more details please click the following link, courtesy Wikipedia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhalji_Pendharkar

Sivaji Ganesan - charcoal pencil sketch

Attempted portrait of legendary Tamil Actor Sivaji Ganesan.  Drawn with charcoal pencil sketch.

Marcus Bartley

Marcus Bartley - yesteryear Cinematographer - charcoal pencil sketch

Here is my charcoal pencil sketch of outstanding Cinematographer Marcus Barltley.

Marcus Bartley (1917-1993)  was an Anglo-Indian cinematographer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema along with a few Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil films. He was the cinematographer of all time classics like Shavukaru, Pathala Bhairavi, Missamma, Maya Bazaar, Gundamma Katha, Chemmeen, Ram Aur Shyam

Adurti Subbarao - Film Director - charcoal pencil sketch

My charcoal pencil sketch. Here is the brief description of the legendary film personality.

Adurthi Subba Rao was an Indian film director, cinematographer, screenwriter, editor and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. Rao is widely regarded as the intellectual fountain head of Indian drama films. He has garnered seven National Film Awards.