Cinematographer V K Murthy has been chosen for the Dada Saheb Phalke Award for the year 2008.
The award is conferred annually by the Government of India [ Images ] for outstanding contribution to films. This is the first time that a cinematographer has been selected for this award.
Murthy is credited with providing some of Indian cinema's most breathtaking visual moments in classics like Guru Dutt's Kagaz Ke Phool, Sahib Biwi Aur Ghulam, Baazi, Jaal, Chaudavin Ka Chand, Pyasa, 12 O'Clock and Ziddi. In fact, he has worked in most of Guru Dutt's movies.
He also partnered for Pakeezah and Razia Sultan.
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