Quick Info
| Profession | Cinematographer, Special Effects Creator, Supervisor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1929 |
| Age | 94 years (died on 10, Jan, 2023) |
| Birthplace | Uttan, Thane district, Maharashtra |
| Date of Death | 10/01/2023 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Peter Pereira was a renowned Indian cinematographer and special effects creator known for his work in the Hindi film industry from the 1960s through the new millennium. |
Physical Stats & More
| He lost his eyesight to glaucoma for more than 20 years before his death. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Apprenticed at Basant Studio in Chembur, owned by Homi Wadia. |
Personal Life
| Place of Death | Juhu, Mumbai |
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| Death Cause | Natural causes |
| Religion | Christianity |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Not known |
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Family
| Father | Film distributor with MB Billimoria in the 1940s | ||
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Career
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Favourites
| Charlie Chaplin and his movies |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Peter Pereira was raised in Vasai in Mumbai, Maharashtra. | |
| 2. In 1970, Peter moved to Juhu to seek more professional opportunities in cinematography. | |
| 3. Peter's father was a film distributor with MB Billimoria in the 1940s. | |
| 4. He was an avid fan of Charlie Chaplin and his movies. | |
| 5. At the start of his career, Peter apprenticed at Basant Studio in Chembur, owned by Homi Wadia. | |
| 6. To learn cinematography, Peter worked as a trick photographer under Babubhai Mistry for a monthly wage of Rs 50. | |
| 7. Peter contributed to Bollywood films like New Delhi (1956) and Border (1997) in the Camera and Electrical Department. | |
| 8. He was responsible for special effects in movies like Roti (1974) and Amar Akbar Anthony (1977). | |
| 9. In 2022, Peter was featured in the documentary 'Chhayaankan' directed by Hemant Chaturvedi. | |
| 10. Peter passed away on January 10, 2023, in Juhu, Mumbai, and was laid to rest in Vasai. | |
| 11. He was 93 years old at the time of his death. |