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Ashok Mehta was born on 30 November, 1946 in Punjab, India, is an Indian film cinematographer. Discover Ashok Mehta's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 65 years old?
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| Occupation |
cinematographer |
| Age |
65 years old |
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| Born |
30 November 1946 |
| Birthday |
30 November |
| Birthplace |
Punjab, India |
| Date of death |
15 August, 2012 |
| Died Place |
Mumbai, India |
| Nationality |
India
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He is a member of famous Cinematographer with the age 65 years old group.
Ashok Mehta Height, Weight & Measurements
At 65 years old, Ashok Mehta height not available right now. We will update Ashok Mehta's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Ashok Mehta's Wife?
His wife is Neerja Mehta
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Neerja Mehta |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Ved Mehta |
Ashok Mehta Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ashok Mehta worth at the age of 65 years old? Ashok Mehta’s income source is mostly from being a successful Cinematographer. He is from India. We have estimated Ashok Mehta's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
Cinematographer |
Ashok Mehta Social Network
Timeline
He credits his actual career boost to the reigning star of the 1970s, Shashi Kapoor.
Kapoor, who was starring in a film being shot by Mehta, was greatly impressed by his work and even though the film did not get made eventually, it won Mehta the favor of Kapoor, who offered him his next production, 36 Chowringhee Lane.
The next step for Mehta was to establish himself in mainstream cinema and this opportunity came through actress Rakhee.
It was during the filming of Paroma that Rakhee got acquainted with Mehta and his work, but it was years later when Subhash Ghai, leading director of the popular film scene, was on the lookout for a cameraman for his mega-project Ram Lakhan, that she suggested the name of Mehta.
Ashok Mehta then stepped onto the popular film scene and with the collaboration of Ghai, brought to popular cinema an altogether different style of lighting and shot taking.
He is lovingly known as the "guiding light"in Bollywood.
He won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography twice, 36 Chowringhee Lane (1981) and Moksha (2000), the latter he also directed.
• 36 Chowringhee Lane (1981)
• Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (2000)
Ashok Mehta (1947 – 15 August 2012) was a noted national film award-winning Indian film cinematographer, known for films such as Bandit Queen (1994), 36 Chowringhee Lane (1981) and Utsav (1984).
Early in 2012, he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
While he was getting treated for Lung cancer, he was diagnosed with brain tumor.
Despite the surgery and cancer, he never stopped working as movies and cinematography was his passion and first love.
He died from cancer in Mumbai on 15 August 2012, at the age of 64.
Ashok Mehta's journey is a rags to riches story.
He ran away from home at the age of 14 and came to Mumbai.
With no money, no acquaintance and no shelter he had nowhere to go and to survive he started selling stuff like boiled eggs, fruits etc. His Journey in the Bollywood started as a canteen boy, office boy and then a camera attendant.
After a decade-long struggle in the Indian film industry, he finally became the DOP.
He got his first break as a cinematographer at the age of 25 in Raj Marbros' The Witness.
