# Amit Roy > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Amit_Roy > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Amit_Roy.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amit_Roy > Source revision: 1352855070 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{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](/source/cinematographer) and [film director](/source/film_director) who works primarily in [Hindi cinema](/source/Hindi_cinema). He is known for his collaborations with directors such as [Ram Gopal Varma](/source/Ram_Gopal_Varma) and [Sandeep Reddy Vanga](/source/Sandeep_Reddy_Vanga). His credits include ''[Sarkar](/source/Sarkar_(2005_film))'' (2005), ''[Sarkar Raj](/source/Sarkar_Raj)'' (2008), ''[Animal](/source/Animal_(2023_Indian_film))'' (2023), and ''[Deva](/source/Deva_(2025_film))'' (2025).{{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}}{{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}} Roy began his career with ''[Ishq Vishk](/source/Ishq_Vishk)'' (2003) and gained recognition for his work on Varma's political thrillers. He has also directed the film ''[Running Shaadi](/source/Running_Shaadi)'' (2017) and several television commercials.{{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}} == Career == === Cinematography === Roy made his debut as a cinematographer with the romantic comedy ''[Ishq Vishk](/source/Ishq_Vishk)'' (2003), directed by Ken Ghosh.{{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}} His work on Ram Gopal Varma's ''[Sarkar](/source/Sarkar_(2005_film))'' (2005), inspired by ''The Godfather'', received attention for its use of low-angle shots and dramatic lighting.{{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}} He continued collaborating with Varma on films including ''[Aag](/source/Aag_(2007_film))'' (2007), ''[Nishabd](/source/Nishabd)'' (2007), ''[Darling](/source/Darling_(2007_Indian_film))'' (2007), and the sequel ''[Sarkar Raj](/source/Sarkar_Raj)'' (2008). In later years, Roy worked on ''[Chittagong](/source/Chittagong_(film))'' (2012), ''[Love Aaj Kal](/source/Love_Aaj_Kal_(2020_film))'' (2020), and ''[Dhokha: Round D Corner](/source/Dhokha%3A_Round_D_Corner)'' (2022).{{Cite web |title=Amit Roy Filmography |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1376310/ |website=IMDb |access-date=15 December 2025}} He shot part of ''[Dunki](/source/Dunki_(film))'' (2023) before leaving due to creative differences.{{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}} His cinematography for ''[Animal](/source/Animal_(2023_Indian_film))'' (2023), directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, and ''[Deva](/source/Deva_(2025_film))'' (2025), directed by Rosshan Andrrews, has been noted in industry discussions.{{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}} === Direction === Roy directed the comedy-drama ''[Running Shaadi](/source/Running_Shaadi)'' (2017), starring Amit Sadh and Taapsee Pannu.{{Cite web |title=Running Shaadi.Com |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/runningshaadicom |website=Rotten Tomatoes |access-date=15 December 2025}} 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.{{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}} == Filmography == === As cinematographer === {| class="wikitable sortable" ! Year ! Title ! Notes |- | 2003 || ''[Ishq Vishk](/source/Ishq_Vishk)'' || |- | rowspan="3" |2004 || ''[Shaadi Ka Laddoo](/source/Shaadi_Ka_Laddoo)'' || |- | ''[Fida](/source/Fida_(2004_film))'' || |- || ''[Dil Maange More](/source/Dil_Maange_More)'' || |- | 2005 || ''[Sarkar](/source/Sarkar_(2005_film))'' || |- | 2006 || ''[Darna Zaroori Hai](/source/Darna_Zaroori_Hai)'' || |- | rowspan="4" |2007 || ''[Aag](/source/Aag_(2007_film))'' || |- | ''[Nishabd](/source/Nishabd)'' || |- | ''[Darling](/source/Darling_(2007_Indian_film))'' || |- | ''[Dus Kahaniyaan](/source/Dus_Kahaniyaan)'' || |- | 2008 || ''[Sarkar Raj](/source/Sarkar_Raj)'' || |- | 2010 || ''[Rann](/source/Rann_(film))'' || |- | rowspan="2" |2011 || ''[Dum Maaro Dum](/source/Dum_Maaro_Dum_(film))'' || |- | ''[Shabri](/source/Shabri)'' || |- | 2012 || ''[Chittagong](/source/Chittagong_(film))'' || |- | 2013 || ''[Deewana Main Deewana](/source/Deewana_Main_Deewana)'' || |- | 2020 || ''[Love Aaj Kal](/source/Love_Aaj_Kal_(2020_film))'' || |- | 2020-2022 || ''[She](/source/She_(TV_series))'' || Web series |- | rowspan="2" |2022 || ''[Ishq Express](/source/Ishq_Express)'' || Web series |- | ''[Dhokha: Round D Corner](/source/Dhokha%3A_Round_D_Corner)'' || |- | rowspan="2" |2023 || ''[Animal](/source/Animal_(2023_Indian_film))'' || |- | ''[Dunki](/source/Dunki_(film))'' || Partial cinematography |- | 2025 || ''[Deva](/source/Deva_(2025_film))'' || |- | 2026 || ''[Prince: Once Upon a Time in Dhaka](/source/Prince%3A_Once_Upon_a_Time_in_Dhaka)''|| Bangladeshi film |} === As director === {| class="wikitable" ! Year ! Title ! Notes |- | 2017 || ''[Running Shaadi](/source/Running_Shaadi)'' || Also co-writer |- | TBA || ''Zamana Kya Kahega'' || Upcoming |} == References == {{Reflist}} == External links == * {{IMDb name|id=1376310|name=Amit Roy}} {{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Roy, Amit}} Category:Amit Roy Category:Living people Category:Indian cinematographers Category:Indian film directors Category:Year of birth missing (living people) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Amit Roy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amit_Roy) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amit_Roy?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.