Welcome to the official website of Suraj Kurade.
Director of Photography (Cinematographer) INDIA
Suraj is an Indian DOP / Cinematographer based in Mumbai, India. He shoots feature films, commercials and music videos. Suraj is a specialist in underwater filming and high speed motion photography for product shots. He is a versitle DOP who is known for capturing both artistic and technically sound visuals even in the most extreme conditions.
Suraj began his career at Genesis films as a camera operator. He later headed the camera technical department. He has been managing / operating a Photosonics™ camera (high speed film capture camera upto 1000ftps) for the last 7 years. Suraj has also operated cameras on various underwater shoots (even at very high speed capture). He later was associate DOP to various prominent DOPs (names below) on memorable projects/ feature films. Using his all-round technical knowledge as a base, Suraj has developed himself into a cutting edge artist.
Suraj Kurade, as a cinematographer is a culmination of profound technical expertise, numerous years of experience, hard work and the desire to capture stunning visuals. A dream which is being realized now, Suraj is shooting feature films and commercials independatly (see work for more).
Prahlad Kakkar is the visionary behind Genesis film. He is popularly known as the father of ad-films in India. Suraj began learning the art of Filmmaking from him.
Suraj is currently an asociate to Amalendu Chaudhary. Worked on 'Youngisthan', 'Tere bin laden 2' 'Ek Tara (Marathi)' ' The Shaukeen' & many TVC.
Manikandan is a leading DOP in India, His visuals have a unique feel to them. Suraj has worked Manikandan on various ad films
Suraj is assistant to DOP Vishnu Rao 'Hamari Adhuri Kahani' 'Half Girlfriend ' TVC and Underwater Projects.
The late Bobby Singh shall be forever missed. A cutting-edge DOP with a large heart. Suraj has had the honor of working closely with him on the movie 'Queen'
Ravi Varman, a DOP from South India, is a master at his craft. His never say 'no' attitude coupled with his excellence in lighting make him one of the most sough-after DOPs in India. Suraj was chief assistant to Mr.Varman on the film 'Barfi'.
Suraj is associate DOP to Mujahid Raza 'FEVER' and 'BARKHA'
Suraj is assistant to DOP Priya Seth for feature films 'Airlift' and Underwater Projects.
Uzer Khan is a legend with visuals. Suraj assisted Uzer during his days in Genesis film, and now Shoots for him. Suraj has recently filmed a timeless classic music video for Uzer named 'Jhoom' (song by Ali Zaffar).