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Manoj Kumar Khatoi | |
|---|---|
 Khatoi in 2022, Delhi | |
| Born | |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
| Years active | 2013 - present |
| Known for | Notebook (2019 film), Jawaani Jaaneman, The Fame Game, Budhia Singh – Born to Run and Mitron |
Manoj Kumar Khatoi is an Indian cinematographer from Odisha.[1] He is best known for the films Notebook (2019 film), Jawaani Jaaneman, The Fame Game, Budhia Singh – Born to Run and Mitron.[2][3]
Early life and career
[edit]Manoj Kumar Khatoi was raised in Konark, Odisha, India and completed his course from Biju Pattanaik Film and Television Institute of Odisha.[4] His movie Budhia Singh – Born to Run starring Manoj Bajpayee has won National Film Award.[5] He filmed for the movie Notebook in 2019.[6][7] In 2022, he did a web series The Fame Game on Netflix starring Madhuri Dixit. Manoj has also worked in other popular films like Jawaani Jaaneman, Mitron, B.Tech and Classmates to name a few.[8][9]
In 2022, Manoj worked as a Cinematographer for notable films The Fame Game, Mismatched season 2 and Uunchai.[10][11]
In 2023 and 2024 he shot the films Trial Period and Akshay Kumar starrer Khel Khel Mein.[12]
In 2025, Manoj has worked as a Cinematographer in Arjun Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar starrer Mere Husband Ki Biwi.[13]
Selected filmography
[edit]As cinematographer
[edit]| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Silence | Malayalam | |
| 2014 | Vegam | Malayalam | |
| Shutter | Marathi | ||
| 2015 | Classmates | Marathi | |
| 2016 | Paroksh | Hindi | |
| Budhia Singh – Born to Run | Hindi | ||
| Photocopy | Marathi | ||
| 2018 | B.Tech | Malayalam | |
| Mitron | Hindi | ||
| 2019 | Notebook | Hindi | |
| Parchhayee | Hindi | Television series on ZEE5 | |
| 2020 | Jawaani Jaaneman | Hindi | |
| Khayali Pulao | Hindi | Short film | |
| 2022 | The Fame Game | Hindi | Television series on Netflix |
| Mismatched season 2 | Hindi | Television series on Netflix; Season 2 | |
| Uunchai | Hindi | ||
| 2023 | Trial Period | Hindi | |
| 2024 | Khel Khel Mein | Hindi | |
| 2024 | He (TV Series) | Hindi | |
| 2025 | Mere Husband Ki Biwi | Hindi | |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Manoj Kumar Khatoi: I learned to stay grounded from the Kannada industry". The Times of India. 5 May 2023.
- ↑ "Rotten Tomatoes: Movies | TV Shows | Movie Trailers | Reviews - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes.
- ↑ "Arjun Ashokan appears in Mridul Nair's music video". The New Indian Express. 2 January 2021.
- ↑ ""I want to create the magic behind the camera": Cinematographer Manoj Kumar Khatoi". KalingaTV. 22 January 2022.
- ↑ "Duronto: On the Run". The Indian Express. 9 April 2016.
- ↑ "Notebook Movie Review {3/5}: 'Notebook' is an easy watch where you can appreciate the humour, drama and romance". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Notebook Review: Bad writing sinks this passable romance". Cinema Express. 29 March 2019.
- ↑ "'Mitron': A predictably formulaic love story (IANS Review, Rating: **1/2)". Business Standard India. 14 September 2018.
- ↑ "Notebook trailer: Salman Khan production, starring Zaheer Iqbal and Pranutan Bahl, is a vision for the eyes". Firstpost. 22 February 2019.
- ↑ "Uunchai movie review: A heartwarming tale of friendship and loss". Hindustan Times. 11 November 2022.
- ↑ "Uunchai Movie Review | Filmfare.com". Filmfare.com.
- ↑ "Trailer of Akshay Kumar starrer 'Khel Khel Mein' to arrive on THIS date". The Times of India. 27 July 2024.
- ↑ "अर्जुन कपूर की 'मेरे हसबैंड की बीवी' ही नहीं, इन सितारों की फिल्मों के नाम भी काफी अतरंगी थे". TV9 Bharatvarsh (in Hindi). 3 January 2025.