Ayananka Bose
- Mar 20, 2023
- 1 min read
Based in Mumbai
Ayananka Bose is a cinematographer from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, with an extensive body of work in advertising as well as Bollywood.
A graduate of the Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu, Chennai, he began his career assisting Rajiv Menon (Kandukondain Kandukondain) and later Ravi K. Chandran on films like Dil Chahta Hai, Kannathil Muthamittal, Koi… Mil Gaya, and Boys. He then contributed to Lakshya, Black, and Yuva before moving on to independent cinematography.
In advertising, he has collaborated with several brands and celebrities, shaping high-visibility campaigns across categories like fashion, lifestyle, beauty, automotive, technology, and FMCG. His portfolio includes work for Airtel ft. Shah Rukh Khan, Adidas ft. Sachin Tendulkar, Titan Raga ft. Katrina Kaif, Tanishq by Gulzar, the official ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Anthem, Pepsi, L’Oréal, Oppo, Hyundai, and Nestlé, among many others. Known for balancing visual polish with accessibility, his commercials have established him as a reliable name for large-scale productions.
Alongside his advertising work, Ayananka has also built a career in feature films. His credits include Paheli (2005), Kites (2010), which won him the Best Cinematographer award at the Zee Cine Awards, and Student of the Year (2012).
Catch Ayananka Bose in conversation with some of India’s top 1% ad-film Cinematographers' at the Good Ads Matter Cinematographers' Roundtable — on our YouTube channel.
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