B. Ajithkumar
B. Ajithkumar (also known B. Ajith Kumar) is an Indian film editor and director. He has won a National Award for Best Editing in 2007, for Naalu Pennungal. He has also won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Editor in 2002 (for Nizhalkuthu and Bhavam),[1] 2013 for Annayum Rasoolum,[2] and 2017 (for Kammatipaadam).[3] Ajithkumar graduated from Film and Television Institute of India, Pune.[4] After graduating, he started his career as film editor. His debut directorial film was Eeda, which depicts the violent political atmosphere of Kannur.[5]
B. Ajithkumar | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Alma mater | Film and Television Institute of India, Pune |
| Occupation | Film editor, Director |
| Years active | 1998 – present |
| Awards | National Film Award for Best Editing (2007) |
Filmography
Feature films
| Year | Title | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Kuttavum Shikshayum | Editor | Rajeev Ravi |
| 2020 | Thuramukham | Editor | Rajeev Ravi |
| 2019 | Kadaisi Vivasayi (filming) | Editor | M. Manikandan |
| 2018 | Thurthu Nirgamana (filming) | Editor | Hemanth Kumar L |
| 2018 | Moothon[6] | Editor | Geetu Mohandas |
| 2018 | Eeda[7] | Editor, Writer & Director | Himself |
| 2017 | Padmini | Editor | Susmesh Chandroth |
| 2017 | Ayaal Jeevichirippund | Editor | Vyasan K.P. |
| 2017 | Pinneyum[8] | Editor | Adoor Gopalakrishnan |
| 2017 | Samarpanam | Editor | K. Gopinathan |
| 2016 | Kismath | Editor | Shanavas K Bavakutty |
| 2016 | Kammatipaadam[9] | Editor | Rajeev Ravi |
| 2014 | Ottaal | Editor | Jayaraj |
| 2014 | Alif | Editor | Muhamed Koya |
| 2014 | D Company | Editor | Vinod Vijayan |
| 2014 | Jalamsam | Editor | MP Sukumaran Nair |
| 2014 | Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil | Editor | Anil Nagendran |
| 2014 | Njan Steve Lopez | Editor | Rajeev Ravi |
| 2013 | Liar's Dice | Editor | Geethu Mohandas |
| 2013 | Annayum Rasoolum[10][11] | Editor | Rajeev Ravi |
| 2013 | Ithramathram | Editor | K Gopinathan |
| 2013 | Up & Down: Mukalil Oralundu | Editor | T. K. Rajeev Kumar |
| 2012 | I.D. | Editor | Kamal KM |
| 2012 | Parudeesa | Editor | R. Sarath |
| 2012 | Orange | Editor | Biju Varkey |
| 2012 | Thalsamayam Oru Penkutty | Editor | T. K. Rajeev Kumar |
| 2012 | Chattakkari | Editor | Santhosh Sethumadhavan |
| 2011 | Kanmazha Peyyum Munpe | Editor | Roy |
| 2011 | Rathinirvedam | Editor | T. K. Rajeev Kumar |
| 2010 | Kushti | Editor | T. K. Rajeev Kumar |
| 2010 | Oru Naal Varum | Editor | T. K. Rajeev Kumar |
| 2010 | Sadgamaya | Editor | Harikumar |
| 2008 | Aakasha Gopuram | Editor | K. P. Kumaran |
| 2008 | Chandranilekkoru Vazhi | Editor | Biju Varkey |
| 2008 | Oru Pennum Randaanum | Editor | Adoor Gopalakrishnan |
| 2008 | Ramanam | Editor | MP Sukumaran Nair |
| 2008 | Ssh..Silence Please | Editor | K. P. Sasi |
| 2008 | Bhavam | Editor | Satheesh Menon |
| 2007 | Naalu Pennungal[12] | Editor | Adoor Gopalakrishnan |
| 2007 | Paranjutheeratha Viseshangal | Editor | Harikumar |
| 2007 | Rathrimazha | Editor | Lenin Rajendran |
| 2006 | Drishtantham | Editor | MP Sukumaran Nair |
| 2006 | November Rain | Editor | Vinu Joseph |
| 2005 | Free Kick | Editor | T. K. Rajeev Kumar |
| 2004 | The Journey | Editor | Ligy J. Pullappally |
| 2004 | Yaanam | Editor | Sanjay Nambiar |
| 2004 | Chayam | Editor | Biju C. Kannan |
| 2004 | Pravaasam | Editor | Kalidas Puthumana |
| 2003 | Anyar | Editor | Lenin Rajendran |
| 2003 | Ek Alag Mausam | Editor | K. P. Sasi |
| 2003 | Uthara | Editor | Sanil Kalathil |
| 2002 | Nizhalkuthu | Editor | Adoor Gopalakrishnan |
| 2001 | Thotram | Editor | K. P. Kumaran |
| 2000 | Indriyam | Editor | George Kithu |
| 2000 | Mankolangal | Editor | Subramanyam Santhakumar |
| 2000 | Mazha | Editor | Lenin Rajendran |
| 2000 | Mazhanoolkkanav | Editor | Nandakumar Kavil |
| 2000 | Pilots | Editor | Rajiv Anchal |
| 2000 | Sayahnnam | Editor | MP Sukumaran Nair |
| 1999 | Angane Oravadhikkalath | Editor | Mohan |
| 1999 | Maanthrika Veena | Editor | Nandakumar Kavil |
Documentaries
| Year | Title | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8½ Intercuts: Life and Films of K.G. George | Editor | Lijin Jose |
| 2017 | Amma | Editor | Neelan |
| 2014 | In Return: Just a Book | Editor | Shiny Benjamin |
| 2013 | Translated Lives - A Migration Revisited | Editor | Shiny Benjamin |
| 2013 | Algorithms | Editor | Ian McDonald |
| 2012 | Fabricated | Editor | K. P. Sasi |
| 2012 | Matathinte Pattukari | Editor | Sajitha Madathil |
| 2010 | Yours truly John | Editor | C Saratchandran |
| 2010 | Arogyanikethanam - 6 episodes | Editor | P Baburaj & B Ajithkumar |
| 2010 | Coming spring | Editor | C Saratchandarn & P Baburaj |
| 2009 | Njangalundu Koode | Editor | T. K. Rajeev Kumar |
| 2008 | Koorumala | Director | B Ajithkumar |
| 2008 | Mohiniyattam | Editor | Sajeev Pillai |
| 2007 | Dance of the Enchantress | Editor | Adoor Gopalakrishnan |
| 2007 | Inside the Kalari | Editor | Ian McDonald |
| 2007 | Kalarippayatt | Editor | Sajeev Pillai |
| 2007 | Palathully | Editor | T. K. Rajeev Kumar |
| 2006 | Gadi Lohardaga Mail | Editor | Meghnath & Biju Toppo |
| 2006 | Kora Rajee | Editor | Meghnath & Biju Toppo |
| 2006 | Thousand days and a Dream | Editor | C Saratchandran & P Baburaj |
| 2005 | Blue Sun, Green Moon (Documentary on Ayyappa Paniker) | Editor | Rajagopal Kombiyil |
| 2005 | Bhopal: The Survivors' Story | Editor | Rumah Rasaque |
| 2005 | Candles in the wind | Editor | P Baburaj |
| 2005 | Kalamandalam Ramankutty Nair | Editor | Adoor Gopalakrishnan |
| 2005 | Metamorphosis | Director | |
| 2005 | Only an Axe Away | Editor | C Saratchandran & P Baburaj |
| 2005 | Twice evicted | Editor | Gopal Menon |
| 2004 | Above the din of sewing machinesd | Editor | Surabhi Sharma |
| 2004 | Long Sails | Editor | Sajiv Pillai |
| 2004 | Age of explorations | Editor | Premraj Achari & B Ajithkumar |
| 2004 | Snehayaanam | Editor | Mustafa Desamangalam |
| 2003 | Emergence of Man | Director | |
| 2003 | Godhra Tak - the terror trail | Editor | Shubhradeep Chakraborty |
| 2003 | Kannur- The triumph of will | Editor | Rajiv Raj |
| 2003 | Naga Story | Editor | Gopal Menon |
| 2002 | Resilient Rhythms | Editor | Gopal Menon |
| 2001 | Ancient Mathematics | Editor | James Joseph |
| 2000 | Keraleeyam | Editor | Babu Bharadwaj |
References
- "The Hindu : 'Nizhalkuth' bags seven awards". The Hindu. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
- "Prithviraj, Rima Kallingal bag State Film Awards". madhyamam.com. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
- "47th Kerala State Film Awards 2016-2017: Winners List". Filmelon. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
- Ajithkumar, B. "Le cinéma est un genre d'art martial (Countercurrents) -- B Ajithkumar". Le Grand Soir (in French). Retrieved 6 November 2017.
- "National award-winning editor Ajithkumar turns director with 'Eeda' - First look poster". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/making-moothon-was-emotionally-and-physically-exhausting-says-director-geetu-mohandas/article29049278.ece
- https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2017/oct/05/national-award-winning-editor-ajithkumar-turns-director-with-eeda---first-look-poster-1667190.html
- https://scroll.in/reel/814297/the-75-year-old-is-back-in-the-saddle-adoor-gopalakrishnan-returns-with-pinneyum
- https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2017/kerala-state-film-awards-2016-complete-winners-list-255905.html
- https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/shane-nigam-play-lead-veyil-101266
- https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/life-as-it-is-here/article22386377.ece
- https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2017/oct/05/national-award-winning-editor-ajithkumar-turns-director-with-eeda---first-look-poster-1667190.html
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