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W.B. Rao

  • Cinematographer
  • Camera and Electrical Department
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W.B. Rao is known for Rangeela (1995), Raja Hindustani (1996) and Talaash: The Hunt Begins... (2003).
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    Known for

    Jackie Shroff, Urmila Matondkar, and Aamir Khan in Rangeela (1995)
    Rangeela
    7.4
    • Cinematographer
    • 1995
    Karisma Kapoor and Aamir Khan in Raja Hindustani (1996)
    Raja Hindustani
    6.1
    • Cinematographer
    • 1996
    Talaash: The Hunt Begins... (2003)
    Talaash: The Hunt Begins...
    4.3
    • Cinematographer
    • 2003
    Madhuri Dixit and Nana Patekar in Wajood (1998)
    Wajood
    7.0
    • Cinematographer
    • 1998

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    Cinematographer

    • Pata Nahi Rabb Kehdeyan Rangan Ch Raazi (2012)
      Pata Nahi Rabb Kehdeyan Rangan Ch Raazi
      6.5
      • Cinematographer
      • 2012
    • I Am Singh (2011)
      I Am Singh
      5.2
      • director of photography
      • 2011
    • The Unforgettable (2009)
      The Unforgettable
      8.2
      • Cinematographer
      • 2009
    • Aap Ki Khatir (2006)
      Aap Ki Khatir
      3.9
      • Cinematographer
      • 2006
    • Salman Khan and Shilpa Shetty Kundra in Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar (2006)
      Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar
      4.0
      • Cinematographer
      • 2006
    • Karisma Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, and Ameesha Patel in Mere Jeevan Saathi (2006)
      Mere Jeevan Saathi
      3.4
      • Cinematographer
      • 2006
    • Kareena Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Akshay Kumar, and Lara Dutta in Dosti: Friends Forever (2005)
      Dosti: Friends Forever
      5.3
      • Cinematographer
      • 2005
    • Bipasha Basu, Bobby Deol, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas in A Sublime Love Story: Barsaat (2005)
      A Sublime Love Story: Barsaat
      4.4
      • Cinematographer
      • 2005
    • Bewafaa (2005)
      Bewafaa
      4.2
      • Cinematographer
      • 2005
    • Talaash: The Hunt Begins... (2003)
      Talaash: The Hunt Begins...
      4.3
      • Cinematographer
      • 2003
    • Naseem Mukri in Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya (2002)
      Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya
      3.6
      • Cinematographer
      • 2002
    • Karisma Kapoor, Tabu, and Govinda in Shikari (2000)
      Shikari
      4.6
      • Cinematographer
      • 2000
    • Akshay Kumar, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, and Suniel Shetty in Dhadkan (2000)
      Dhadkan
      6.5
      • director of photography
      • 2000
    • Preity G Zinta, Salman Khan, and Rani Mukerji in Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega... (2000)
      Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega...
      5.1
      • Cinematographer
      • 2000
    • Madhuri Dixit and Nana Patekar in Wajood (1998)
      Wajood
      7.0
      • Cinematographer
      • 1998

    Camera and Electrical Department

    • Jackie Shroff in Aar Ya Paar (1997)
      Aar Ya Paar
      6.2
      • director of photography: additional photography
      • 1997
    • Dharmendra, Karan Kapoor, Sridevi, and Sunny Deol in Sultanat (1986)
      Sultanat
      6.0
      • camera operator: second unit
      • 1986
    • Amitabh Bachchan, Parveen Babi, Amjad Khan, Asha Parekh, and Pran Sikand in Kaalia (1981)
      Kaalia
      6.7
      • assistant camera
      • 1981
    • Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979)
      Lahu Ke Do Rang
      5.5
      • assistant camera
      • 1979
    • Badaltey Rishtey (1978)
      Badaltey Rishtey
      6.8
      • assistant camera
      • 1978
    • Vishwasghaat (1977)
      Vishwasghaat
      4.9
      • assistant camera
      • 1977
    • Chala Murari Hero Banne (1977)
      Chala Murari Hero Banne
      7.1
      • assistant camera
      • 1977
    • Hira Aur Patthar (1977)
      Hira Aur Patthar
      6.0
      • assistant camera
      • 1977
    • Banphool (1971)
      Banphool
      6.1
      • assistant camera
      • 1971
    • Mahal (1970)
      Mahal
      6.4
      • assistant camera
      • 1970
    • 'Sambandh' (1969)
      'Sambandh'
      6.8
      • assistant camera
      • 1969
    • Himalay Ki Godmein (1965)
      Himalay Ki Godmein
      6.6
      • assistant camera
      • 1965

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