Vikash Nowlakha

Cinematographer, Filmmaker

Indian Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Quick Info

ProfessionCinematographer, Filmmaker
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/1996
Age30 years
BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India

Latest News about Vikash Nowlakha

01/01/2026

Vikash Nowlakha received the Best Cinematography award for the film 'Dhurandhar' at the Screen Awards in 2026. The recognition followed strong industry attention for his visual work on the film and its sequel, which were widely discussed as major milestones in his career.

15/03/2025

Vikash Nowlakha was honored with the Best Cinematography award for 'Laapataa Ladies' at the 23rd Zee Cine Awards in 2025. The award recognized his work on the film’s visual tone and composition, which helped establish the movie as one of his standout projects.

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Bio/Wiki

Other Name(s)
  • Vikash Nawlakha
  • Vikash Nowlakha

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBald

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • University of Tasmania (UTAS), Australia
  • New York Film Academy (NYFA), United States
Degrees
  • A degree in Eastern Philosophy and Environmental Economics from the University of Tasmania (UTAS)
  • Studied Filmmaking at the New York Film Academy (NYFA)

Personal Life

Languages
  • Hindi
  • English
Tattoo(s)
  • On the Left Bicep
  • On the Right Leg

Career

Awards
  • 2002: Best Cinematography in the student category for 'The Intruder' at the Torello International Film Festival
  • 2018: Best Cinematography award for the advertisement for 'Durex' at Goafest
  • 2025: Best Cinematography award for 'Laapataa Ladies' at the 23rd Zee Cine Awards
  • 2026: Best Cinematography award for 'Dhurandhar' at Screen Awards
  • Artivist Award
  • Abby Award for Cadbury
  • Cannes Lions for Fevicol
  • Kyoorius Award for Ambuja Cement
Notable Works
  • The White Tiger (2021)
  • Brahmastra Part One: Shiva (2022)
  • Laapataa Ladies (2023)
  • Dhurandhar (2025)
  • Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026)
  • Bloody Brothers (2022)
  • The Green Planet (2022)
  • Yuva (2004)
  • Black (2005)
  • Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009)
  • Dus Kahaniyaan (2007)

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/vik_now/
Official Websitehttp://vikashnowlakha.com/
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vikash-nowlakha-6980a4175

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Vikash Nowlakha is a member of the Indian Society of Cinematographers (ISC).
2. Vikash studied Eastern Philosophy and Environmental Economics at the University of Tasmania in Australia.
3. In 1997, he moved to Mumbai, where he began working as an assistant director at a production house that made commercials.
4. He learned VFX, animation, and compositing while gaining experience in post-production.
5. He worked as a director at MTV from 1999 to 2000, creating promos and shows.
6. Vikash joined the New York Film Academy (NYFA) in 2001 to fully focus on cinematography.
7. He assisted cinematographer Ravi K. Chandran on films like ‘Yuva’ (2004) and ‘Black’ (2005).
8. He mainly worked as a commercial DOP and gained experience in international projects.
9. He worked on several high-profile commercials for brands like Maserati, BMW, and Nike.
10. Vikash directed short films like ‘Going to School in India’ (2005) and ‘Girl Stars: Kiran the Junkyard Dealer’ (2007).
11. His first major film was ‘Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year’ (2009).
12. Vikash worked on a British nature documentary series titled ‘The Green Planet’ (2022).
13. He worked as a cinematographer on an Indian dark comedy web-series titled ‘Bloody Brothers’ (2022).
14. Vikash gained recognition for his work in the films ‘Dhurandhar’ (2025) and ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ (2026).
15. He worked on films like ‘Dus Kahaniyaan’ (2007), ‘Brahmastra Part One: Shiva’ (2022), and ‘Laapataa Ladies’ (2023 or 2024).
16. He handled 2nd unit DOP on ‘The White Tiger’ (2021).
17. He directed short films including ‘Girl Stars: Anita the Beekeeper’ (2007).
18. His advertising work includes clients like Buick, Chevrolet, Yamaha, Honda, Lexus, Skoda, Vespa, Fiat, the New York Knicks, Adidas.
19. He contributed to David Attenborough's documentaries ‘The Green Planet’ and ‘The Year the Earth Changed’.
20. Based between Mumbai and Bali.
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