Cannes (France):At the recently concluded Cannes Film Festival, celebrated cinematographer Santhosh Sivan was bestowed with the esteemed Pierre Angenieux ExcelLens in Cinematography award, acknowledging his remarkable work in India and beyond.
Sivan, known for his work across various film industries including Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, and Hollywood, took a moment to express gratitude towards his roots in Kerala and the Malayalam film scene, which laid the foundation for his career. He credited Malayalam cinema for instilling in him the fundamentals of cinematography, stating, "I learned the basics from Malayalam cinema, absorbing the essence of my state from my family."
During his acceptance speech, Sivana also recognised the sacrifices made by his family due to his demanding profession, admitting, "I have been a bad husband, always busy filming. Now they are here and they must be really happy." The 60-year-old cinematographer also paid homage to his late parents and brother, Sangeeth Sivan, expressing hope that they were smiling down upon him.