V.K. Murthy

Movies

In Search of Guru Dutt
Self - director of photography
This documentary is a three-part tribute to director Guru Dutt, who died in 1964 at the age of 39. The work traces Guru Dutt's personal story through many interviews with his family members and colleagues and observes his work through the use of extensive film excerpts. The documentary was produced by the British television network Channel 4 producer Nasreen Munni Kabir.
Jagir
Director of Photography
Lakhan, an evil dacoit kills Shoor Veer Singh while robbing a royal locket that conceals a map to the treasure. Years later, Singh's son along with Sangha and Danny set out to save the treasure.
Nastik
Director of Photography
Nastik is a story about an atheist named Shankar. His childhood incident and memories have turned him into a non-believer and a thief, by profession, who is out to seek revenge for his father's death by a man with one glass eye.
Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi
Director of Photography
After discovery of skeletal remains at an excavation site, a woman known to be deceased for over 2 centuries mysteriously re-surfaces to claim her lover.
Sahib Bibi aur Ghulam
Director of Photography
A Zamindar neglects his wife and prefers the company of alcohol and dancing girls. The decadence of the Bangali Zamindar milieu and the raising bourgeoisie in the late 19th century, seen through the eyes of a young upward mobile rustic seeking fortune in Calcutta, and fascinated by the lady of the house.
Kaagaz Ke Phool
Director of Photography
The film tells, in flashback, the story of Suresh Sinha, a famous film director and his relationship with an aspiring actress.
Pyaasa
Director of Photography
Vijay, a destitute poet, searches for true love while attempting to get his work published. With the assistance of two women in his life, his dream comes true - but at a cost that causes Vijay to rethink his worldview.
Mr. & Mrs. '55
Director of Photography
A young, naive heiress is forced into a 'marriage of convenience' with an unemployed cartoonist in an attempt to save her millions - a move orchestrated by the scheming aunt.
Aar Paar
Director of Photography
Kalu is a taxi-driver in Bombay, India. He has two women who love him and would like to marry him. Kalu first wants to establish himself, and become rich, before he can even think of marriage. One of the women who loves him, has a father who is involved in gangster-type activities, and would like Kalu also to join him so that he can get rich soon. Kalu has now to decide to become rich quick or sleep better.
The Falcon
Cinematography
The Crown Prince of Malabar dallies with Rosita whilst his people suffer at the hands of cruel Portuguese colonists. Whilst voyaging on a Portuguese ship, the Prince is captured by patriots who are rebelling against the foreign invaders. They are led by a girl called Nisha known as "The Falcon" ("Baaz"). The Prince conceals his identity from Nisha and a romance blossoms between them. Together, they rouse the people, rout the Portuguese and free the Kingdom - but can a commoner marry a Prince ?
The Net
Cinematography
Carlos and his sister Maria live along the Indian coast in a fishing village. Tony and Lisa are 2 newcomers and soon Maria and Tony fall in love. This does not go down well with Simon who loves Maria.
Baazi
Camera Technician
Madan comes from a poor family background. Unable to find employment, he takes to gambling in order to pay for his sister's medical expenses. Soon, he forms a bond with Leena, a dancer, and is falsely accused of her murder.