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Anshul Chobey is an Indian cinematographer working in Hindi and Punjabi cinema. A graduate of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, he has worked on numerous feature films across genres including historical dramas, war films, horror and thrillers. His cinematography is noted for its use of expansive landscapes, atmospheric lighting and immersive visual storytelling.

His work spans more than two decades and includes collaborations with director Anurag Singh across several successful Punjabi and Hindi films.

Chobey gained wider recognition for his work on films such as Punjab 1984 (2014), Kesari (2019) and Chhorii (2021). His cinematography on Punjab 1984 won the PTC Award for Best Cinematography, while Kesari earned nominations at the Filmfare Awards and Star Screen Awards.

Chobey developed an interest in photography during his teenage years and began experimenting with still photography.

After completing his graduation in Jaipur, he enrolled at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, where he studied cinematography and graduated in 2000.

Following his graduation, he moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in the film industry.

Chobey began his career working in the camera department in Hindi cinema. Between 2001 and 2004 he worked as the chief assistant cinematographer to cinematographer Anil Mehta.

During this period he worked on several films including:

• Saathiya (2002)
• Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
• Veer-Zaara (2004)

Chobey later began working independently as a cinematographer across Hindi and Punjabi cinema.

His early feature work includes the animated film Roadside Romeo (2008), produced by Yash Raj Films.

He subsequently worked on films including Sahi Dhande Galat Bande, Jatt & Juliet, Jatt & Juliet 2, Punjab 1984, Disco Singh, Ambarsariya, Kaptaan, Rabb Da Radio and Coffee with D.

Chobey also worked on the project Dhillon's Jackpot (also known as It Could Be You), a six-episode series starring Naseeruddin Shah.^[1]

Chobey gained wider recognition for his cinematography in the historical war film Kesari, directed by Anurag Singh and starring Akshay Kumar. The film depicts the Battle of Saragarhi.

Variety noted that the cinematography captures the “dusty, sun-drenched landscape and claustrophobic tension of the battlefield”.^[2]

Reviews in The Indian Express also highlighted the scale of the battle sequences.^[3]

Chobey later shot the horror film Chhorii (2021), which critics noted for its visual atmosphere and use of rural landscapes.^[4]

He also worked on the thriller Forensic and the comedy film Velle.

His later projects include Border 2 and the film Noorani Chehra.^[5]

Chobey’s cinematography has frequently been highlighted in reviews for its visual scale and atmosphere.

Reviews of the war film Border 2 (2026) noted the scale of its battle sequences. Upperstall observed that Chobey’s cinematography “captures the scale and spatial immensity of the battlefield with assurance.”^[6]

Another review noted that the cinematography captures the visual sweep of the war drama.^[7]

In reviews of the supernatural thriller Nikita Roy and the Book of Darkness (2025), critics noted the restrained visual approach of the cinematography, highlighting its reliance on shadow, silence and atmosphere to build tension.^[8]

His work in the horror sequel Chhorii 2 (2025) was also noted for its atmosphere. Reviews highlighted the film’s lighting and camerawork in building tension.^[9]

Critics also noted that the cinematography contributes significantly to the film’s world-building and tone.^[10]

Earlier, Chobey’s work in Kesari (2019) drew attention for its depiction of the battlefield environment.^[11]

Reviews of Punjab 1984 (2014) also highlighted the visual storytelling of the period drama.^[12]

Chobey has frequently collaborated with director Anurag Singh. Their collaborations include Jatt & Juliet, Jatt & Juliet 2, Punjab 1984, Disco Singh, Super Singh and Kesari.

Chobey’s cinematography often emphasizes realism and immersive visual storytelling. His work frequently combines expansive landscapes with controlled lighting and framing designed to support the emotional tone of a narrative.

In historical and war films such as Kesari and Border 2, his visual approach emphasizes large-scale compositions and textured environments. In horror films such as Chhorii, he employs restrained lighting and rural settings to create tension and atmosphere.

He has cited cinematographers such as Anil Mehta, Santosh Sivan, Manmohan Singh and P. C. Sreeram as influences.

• PTC Award – Best Cinematography – Punjab 1984 (Winner)
• Filmfare Award – Best Cinematography – Kesari (Nomination)
• Star Screen Award – Best Cinematography – Kesari (Nomination)

• Official website
• IMDb

Category:Indian cinematographers Category:Living people Category:Film and Television Institute of India alumni