Rajesh Nare
- Feb 25, 2023
- 2 min read
Based in Mumbai
Rajesh Nare is a Mumbai- and Pune-based cinematographer with an experience of crafting high-impact visuals for several brands.
Since June 2019, he has been working independently as a cinematographer, after honing his craft for eight years as an assistant cinematographer in the Camera and Electrical Department, where he worked across roles including focus puller and first/second assistant camera.
During this time, Rajesh had the privilege of assisting some of India’s most celebrated cinematographers such as Sanu Varghese, Tasaduq Hussain, Mani Kandan, Tapan Basu, and Ravi Varman, as well as collaborating with international DoPs like David McDonald, Angus Hudson, Mark Lapwood, Benjamin Jasper, and Vicci Turpin.
This wide-ranging experience across both Bollywood features and television commercials has shaped his distinct visual sensibility, which today defines his independent work across high-impact ad campaigns and cinematic storytelling.
He has lensed a wide range of acclaimed campaigns, including Cadbury – Broken English, Titan Raga – Boldly Beautiful ft. Alia Bhatt, Netflix – Cherrapunji Ki Diwali, Fogg – No Gas, Only Perfume, Reliance Digital – Technology Se Rishta Jodo, Tata Play – Naya Connection Offer, Piramal Finance – Hum Kaagaz Se Zyaada, and Neeyat Dekhte Hain, among others.
He began his career in 2011 as part of the Camera and Electrical Department, working as a focus puller, second and first assistant camera on acclaimed films such as Vishwaroopam (2013), David (2013), Hasee Toh Phasee (2014), Wazir (2016), Kahaani 2 (2016), and Romeo Akbar Walter (2019), before transitioning to independent cinematography in 2019. He made his feature film debut as a cinematographer with Loveyapa (2025).
Rajesh’s ability to balance brand storytelling with striking cinematic craft has made him a sought-after voice in Indian advertising today.
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