{{Short description|Indian cinematographer and film director}} {{ai-generated|date=March 2026|reason=per [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_AI_Cleanup/Noticeboard#User:The_Page_Pilot]}} {{Use Indian English|date=December 2025}} {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2025}} {{Infobox person | name = Amit Roy | image = | caption = | birth_date = | birth_place = | occupation = Cinematographer, film director | years_active = 2003–present }} '''Amit Roy''' is an Indian cinematographer and film director who works primarily in Hindi cinema. He is known for his collaborations with directors such as Ram Gopal Varma and Sandeep Reddy Vanga. His credits include ''Sarkar'' (2005), ''Sarkar Raj'' (2008), ''Animal'' (2023), and ''Deva'' (2025).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Amit Roy: The Cinematographer Behind Iconic Angry Indian Men in Bollywood |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/interviews/amit-roy-the-cinematographer-behind-iconic-angry-indian-men-in-bollywood |website=The Hollywood Reporter India |date=1 December 2023 |access-date=15 December 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=DOP Amit Roy on 'Animal' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/dop-amit-roy-on-animal-ranbir-kapoor-daring-to-play-a-character-like-this-despite-being-a-movie-star-a-family-man-is-for-me-hitting-the-ball-out-of-the-park-exclusive/articleshow/105995975.cms |website=The Times of India |date=14 December 2023 |access-date=15 December 2025}}</ref>
Roy began his career with ''Ishq Vishk'' (2003) and gained recognition for his work on Varma's political thrillers. He has also directed the film ''Running Shaadi'' (2017) and several television commercials.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Amit Roy - Movies, Biography, News, Age & Photos |url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/amit-roy/136 |website=BookMyShow |access-date=15 December 2025}}</ref>
== Career == === Cinematography === Roy made his debut as a cinematographer with the romantic comedy ''Ishq Vishk'' (2003), directed by Ken Ghosh.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Amit Roy - Movies, Biography, News, Age & Photos |url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/amit-roy/136 |website=BookMyShow |access-date=15 December 2025}}</ref> His work on Ram Gopal Varma's ''Sarkar'' (2005), inspired by ''The Godfather'', received attention for its use of low-angle shots and dramatic lighting.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Amit Roy: The Cinematographer Behind Iconic Angry Indian Men in Bollywood |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/interviews/amit-roy-the-cinematographer-behind-iconic-angry-indian-men-in-bollywood |website=The Hollywood Reporter India |date=1 December 2023 |access-date=15 December 2025}}</ref> He continued collaborating with Varma on films including ''Aag'' (2007), ''Nishabd'' (2007), ''Darling'' (2007), and the sequel ''Sarkar Raj'' (2008).
In later years, Roy worked on ''Chittagong'' (2012), ''Love Aaj Kal'' (2020), and ''Dhokha: Round D Corner'' (2022).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Amit Roy Filmography |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1376310/ |website=IMDb |access-date=15 December 2025}}</ref> He shot part of ''Dunki'' (2023) before leaving due to creative differences.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SRK's Dunki DOP Amit quits film amid ‘creative differences’ with Rajkumar Hirani |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/srks-dunki-dop-amit-quits-film-amid-creative-differences-with-rajkumar-hirani-101657616854413.html |website=Hindustan Times |date=12 July 2022 |access-date=15 December 2025}}</ref> His cinematography for ''Animal'' (2023), directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, and ''Deva'' (2025), directed by Rosshan Andrrews, has been noted in industry discussions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Future-Ready Filmmaking with ARRI — AI, HDR/ACES & VP |url=https://www.cininfo.in/future-of-filmmaking-discussing-industry-challenges-with-arri/ |website=CinInfo |access-date=15 December 2025}}</ref>
=== Direction === Roy directed the comedy-drama ''Running Shaadi'' (2017), starring Amit Sadh and Taapsee Pannu.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Running Shaadi.Com |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/runningshaadicom |website=Rotten Tomatoes |access-date=15 December 2025}}</ref> He has also directed television commercials featuring actors such as Amitabh Bachchan.
As of 2025, Roy is set to direct ''Zamana Kya Kahega'', a comedy scripted by Mudassar Aziz and starring Taapsee Pannu, Fardeen Khan, and Ammy Virk.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mudassar Aziz's new comedy 'Zamana Kya Kahega' to star Taapsee Pannu, Fardeen Khan and Ammy Virk: Report |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/mudassar-azizs-new-comedy-zamana-kya-kahega-to-star-taapsee-pannu-fardeen-khan-and-ammy-virk-report/articleshow/123434868.cms |website=The Times of India |date=21 August 2025 |access-date=15 December 2025}}</ref>
== Filmography ==
=== As cinematographer === {| class="wikitable sortable" ! Year ! Title ! Notes |- | 2003 || ''Ishq Vishk'' || |- | rowspan="3" |2004 || ''Shaadi Ka Laddoo'' || |- | ''Fida'' || |- || ''Dil Maange More'' || |- | 2005 || ''Sarkar'' || |- | 2006 || ''Darna Zaroori Hai'' || |- | rowspan="4" |2007 || ''Aag'' || |- | ''Nishabd'' || |- | ''Darling'' || |- | ''Dus Kahaniyaan'' || |- | 2008 || ''Sarkar Raj'' || |- | 2010 || ''Rann'' || |- | rowspan="2" |2011 || ''Dum Maaro Dum'' || |- | ''Shabri'' || |- | 2012 || ''Chittagong'' || |- | 2013 || ''Deewana Main Deewana'' || |- | 2020 || ''Love Aaj Kal'' || |- | 2020-2022 || ''She'' || Web series |- | rowspan="2" |2022 || ''Ishq Express'' || Web series |- | ''Dhokha: Round D Corner'' || |- | rowspan="2" |2023 || ''Animal'' || |- | ''Dunki'' || Partial cinematography |- | 2025 || ''Deva'' || |- | 2026 || ''Prince: Once Upon a Time in Dhaka''|| Bangladeshi film |}
=== As director === {| class="wikitable" ! Year ! Title ! Notes |- | 2017 || ''Running Shaadi'' || Also co-writer |- | TBA || ''Zamana Kya Kahega'' || Upcoming |}
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== External links == * {{IMDb name|id=1376310|name=Amit Roy}}
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