Siddharth Diwan

Movies

Qala
Director of Photography
Haunted by her past, a talented singer with a rising career copes with the pressure of success, a mother's disdain and the voices of doubt within her.
Jayeshbhai Jordaar
Director of Photography
A non-confrontational Jayesh decides to defy his patriarchal family and flee with his pregnant wife Mudra to save their unborn daughter from foeticide. A screwball, hilarious chase begins as Jayesh's father assembles all his might to nab them. Will this unlikely hero manage to create a safe and equal haven for his daughter?
Ajeeb Daastaans
Director of Photography
An anthology of four stories that explore the surprising ways in which unexpected catalysts inflame the uncomfortable emotions simmering under fractured relationships.
Bulbbul
Director of Photography
A child bride grows up to be an enigmatic woman presiding over her household, harboring a painful past as supernatural murders of men plague her village.
Chintu Ka Birthday
Director of Photography
During US invasion of Iraq some illegal migrants are waiting to get back home to India. As one such family prepares to celebrate the 6th birthday of their youngest member Chintu, their kind-hearted Iraqi landlord lends them a helping hand.
Awake
Director of Photography
Sameera (35), upper middle class, successful photographer, is happily married to her husband Vikram (37), who is comatose. She seems very accustomed and normal in her circumstance. They live their lives happily like any other married couple. But all is not rosy as she slowly feels pressure from friends as well as her own desires that sometimes pull at her.
Bhavesh Joshi Superhero
Director of Photography
A young man who stands for the right discovers that he's destined to do bigger things, which will transform him from a common man into a Superhero.
Trapped
Director of Photography
A man gets stuck in an empty high rise without food, water or electricity.
Haraamkhor
Director of Photography
When a vulnerable new student finds comfort in her brash teacher, their academic relationship takes a manipulative and troubling turn.
Queen
Assistant Camera
Rani, a 24-year-old homely girl, decides to go on her honeymoon alone when her fiancé calls off the wedding. Traveling around Europe, she finds joy, makes friends, and gains new-found independence.
Masterchef
Cinematography
MASTERCHEF is the story of Akhil, an 11 year old boot polish boy who pliea the street corners, walkways and railway platforms on Mumbai, polishing shoes for a living. One day at a new working spot he befriends two other boot polish boys who tell him about a regular client - a celebrity - TV's favorite Masterchef. And Akhil goes on an internal journey to through his past, his aspirations, and his self doubt. Until he finally finds a place within himself where he can keep his dreams alive. - Written by Ritesh Batra
Peddlers
Director of Photography
The lives of a rookie cop, a streetwise orphan and a beautiful young ex-teacher collide explosively in the drug underworld of Mumbai in this edgy, powerhouse thriller that exemplifies the verve and excitement of India's new independent cinema.