What People Say About Harishji (Part-1)

"One thing that struck me very strongly about Harishji is that he never gives up. He is relentless in his efforts to try and improve the frame all the time."

- Shahid Kapoor


Harishji never made me feel as if I was a newcomer and he is a legendary cinematographer who has done so many films. The way he shot the train sequence in the film indicates that he is a class act."

- Kaushik Ghatak (Director of Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi...)


 "He has made me look my best so far in the film (Vivah), in any film for that matter. I really thank him for doing that."

- Amrita Rao


Harish Joshi does a wonderful job as a cinematographer. He has bridged the gap between outdoor and indoor gap superbly."

- Smashits.com


"Cinematography by Harish Joshi is as per the need of the movie. No gloss, No glitter. Simple yet sweet !"

- Radiosargam.com


"We were outside a studio somewhere in Andheri and Harishji was in front of me and both of us could make out in our eyes that whom we are missing today. I said to Harishji, Ab chodiye Picture shuru karte hain and he had tears in eyes. Even today I do not speak to him and he does not tell me but when a shot is arranged in a particular manner we remember Rajanji.

- Sooraj R Barjatya


Harish Joshi’s camera work in Poran Joliya Jaye Re is full of glamour and chutzpah spanning across Malaysia with its high-rise towers, picturesque flyovers and layered streets.

– Upperstall.com

Technically, Jihne Mera Dil Lutiya  movie looks good... Cinematography by Harish Joshi is competent.

- Punjabiportal.com

The cinematography of Poran Jay Joliya Re is exceptional.

- Calcuttatube.com

Cinematography of Don Muthuswamy by Harish Joshi is appropriate and up to the mark. 

- Bollywoodhungama.com

Vivah - Do Anjane Ajnabi

Somewhere above us, amidst the stars, in a world which is so pure, Lt. Rajanji would be so gratified and contented to see this masterstroke from his prodigious disciple. Take a bow Harishji

Vivah - Mujhe Haq Hai

To photograph is to arrange elements within a defined space and capture that composition within a fragment of time. All aspiring cinematographer, the video in itself is a case study

Vivah - Tere Dware Pe Aai Baraat

Time will never stand still and those moments that bring us such joy become memories in an instant. To capture such a moment and record it forever is truly monumental. This is why Harishji is such a legend !!!

Vivah - Milan Abhi Aadha Adhura Hai

No matter what camera you use, it is not the camera but the artistic eyes of the cinematographer which makes the visual a treat to watch. If you don't believe us, watch this video. Kudos to Harishji !!!

Hum Saath Saath Hain - Salman Khan Entry Scene

Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.  A tribute to the great partnership of Lt. Rajanji and Harishji.

HAHK - A Scene Which Justifies the Title of the Movie !

In character, in manner, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity and that is where Harishji is a legend !

A Scene Which Epitomises "Vaishnav Jan" Theme

Harishji, this scene would have brought tears to the eyes of Gandhiji who loved listening to Vaishnav Jan by Narsinh Mehta.

HAHK - Mujhse Juda Hokar

Lt. Rajan Kinagi & his prodigious disciple weaving magic on screen. Well done Harishji !

Hum Aapke Hain Koun - Swimming Pool Scene

  

Filmography of Harish Joshi

Assistant Cinematographer
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003)

Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke (2001)
Mela (2000)
Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye (2000)

Deewana Mastana (1997)

Mohabbat (1997)

Saajan Chale Sasural (1996)
Hum Aapke Hai Kaun (1994)

Professor Ki Padosan (1994)
Raja Babu (1994)
Khatarnaak (1990)
Ek Main Aur Ek Tu (1986)

Romance (1983)

Cinematographer

Ek Main Ek Tum (2011)- Unreleased
Sukhant (2010)
Paran Jaay Jaliya Re (2009)
Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi (2008)
Don Muthuswami (2008)
Sakhi (2008)
Vivah (2006)
Chaukat Raja (1991)

Don Muthu Swami - Comedy Scene

Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi - Train Scene

Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi - Mujh Mein Zinda Hai Woh...

Vivah - Climax Scene in Hospital

The pain passes, but the beauty remains when it is captured by Harishji.

Vivah - Prem's Father Explaining the Significance of "VIVAH".

The simplest things are often the truest... Hats off to Harishji for such a simple yet so beautiful scene.

Vivah Terrace Scene

This video illustrates Harishji's excellent understanding of emotions and relationship.  The lighting was the icing on the cake... Epitome of simplicity !

Making of Vivah - One of the Best Works of Harishji

Shri Harish Joshi - A Legend

"Whether he is an artist or not, the photographer is joyous sensualist, for the simple reason that the eye traffics in feelings, not in thoughts..."

Shri Harish Joshi is an accomplished cinematographer whose work includes feature films, television series, advertisements and commercials. Harish Joshi’s passion, work ethic and expertise gives him the opportunity to work within any production budget. Harish Joshi has shot various feature films till date making him one of the most experienced DOP in his league. Started as an assistant cameraman, Harish Joshi has grown to the level of DOP with his ever growing hunger for perfection and learning process adapting to the latest technologies and eye for creativity.

Harish Joshi started his career with Late Shri Rajan Kinagi many decades ago and along with his “Guruji” (yes, he calls Lt. Rajan Kinagi “Guruji”) he has been associated with films like Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Hum Saath Saath Hain, Main Prem ki Diwani Hoon , Saajan Chale Sasural,  Raja Babu, Bandhan, Deewana Mastana and Eena Meena Deeka to name a few. He along with Lt. Rajan Kinagi captured breathtaking emotions with ease and portrayed them on the celluloid leaving the viewers speechless and exulted.

After the sad demise of Shri Rajan Kinagi, Harishji (as he is fondly called in the film fraternity) took the legacy forward and has continued the legendary and ineffable work with films like Vivah, Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi , Poran Jai Jolia Re (Bengali film – remake of Hindi Hit “ Namaste London”) , Jihne Mera Dil Lutiya and Don Muthuswamy to name a few. 

Photography is a way of feeling, touching and loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever... It remembers little things long after you have forgotten everything... We know that photography informs people. We also know that photography moves people. The reason we are hooked up to Harishji's photography is because it does both of them, that is, it informs as well as moves you deep inside and an aspiring cinematographer craves for that degree of creativity.

For Harishji, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something in an ordinary place... He has found that it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them. For him, photography is more than a medium for factual communication of ideas. It is a creative art. Photography is not a daily routine but it is a creation of beautiful fine art which is larger than life and perhaps even larger in perceptibility.

Despite being a beacon and an accomplished cinematographer, Harishji  is a man of reclusive type. He is hardly seen in any parties, premieres but likes to be with his family. He interacts with media only for the promotion for his films where he only wants to speak about his work.  The humbleness and the sincerity can be seen from the fact that he hardly takes credit for his magnanimous work, instead calls the magic he weaves on the screen “a result of director’s vision coupled with production values and excellent team work”.

This page is dedicated to the sheer brilliance of Harishji which captivates the hearts of millions with his cinematic brilliance and creative deftness which allows him to soar, to roam a territory of sagacity that forget us, even those who are gifted enough to be alongside him cannot even fathom to imagine.

Let us enjoy his breathtaking visuals and his uncanny knack of capturing human emotions and celebrations in such a subtle way that you and me feel as if we are a part of the family or for that matter the celebration those are being shown on the celluloid.

Well, the below quote can be easily related with Harishji’s creative astuteness, pictorial radiance and above all his cinematic prowess  which has left all of us spellbound and dumbstruck.


"When you find yourself beginning to feel a bond between yourself and the people you photograph, when you laugh and cry with their laughter and tears, you will know you are on the right track."

Harish Joshi Pictures



For a change - Harishji in front of camera ! Awesome click of an awesome person !




Harishji (in extreme left) with the team of  "Vivah"

   


Wow ! A Brilliant DOP with unarguably the best director in the country, Sooraj Barjatya !



  

On the sets of "Vivah" with Soorajji and Amrita Rao



Harishji celebrating his birthday very filmyyy sshttlye on the sets of "Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi..."



     Many try to keep both arts alive, but the camera wins. Later they found that while the camera does  not express  the soul, perhaps a Cinematographer like Harishji can !  

 

With Kaushik Ghatak on the sets of "Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi..."



    

Harishji at a press conference with the cast and crew of   "Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi..."

   



On the sets of "Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi..."

   



You don't take a photograph, you make it ! Just the way Harishji does !



On the sets of  a Marathi movie "Sakhi"





With Raj Babu of Rajshri Production on the sets of "Vivah"

   



With Sooraj Barjatya on the sets of "Vivah"

   



With Salman Khan

   



The test of man's character is how he takes praise. Harishji is  a prime example who is so successful yet so humble. Harishji receving an award for his excellent work in Marathi Cinema