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Nizar Shafi at work
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Born |
Nizarali Shafiulla 7 January 1987 Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India |
Occupation | Cinematographer |
Years active | 2013–present |
Spouse(s) | Nebu N. Babu (m. 2016) |
Nizar Shafi (born 7 January 1987) is an Indian cinematographer who works mainly in the Tamil film industry and Telugu cinema. He was critically acclaimed for his work in Sutta Kadhai, Naaigal Jaakirathai and Bhale Bhale Magadivoy.
Nizar completed his diploma in cinematography from M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute, Chennai. He assisted Sakthi Saravanan in Saroja (film) and Mankatha, he also worked as an associate cinematographer in Enthiran. His first independent movie as a cinematographer was Sutta Kadhai (2013). His movieNaaigal Jaakirathai (2014) received positive reviews from critics, and was one of the most profitable ventures of 2014. His movie Bhale Bhale Magadivoy (2015) became the fourth-highest grossing Telugu film of all time at the United States box office, where it was released in 115 screens.
Nizar married Nebu N Babu on January 17, 2016.