Vishal Bawa

Biography:

Vishal Bawa is an Indian cinematographer who works across feature films, documentaries, advertisements and corporate productions. Based in Mumbai, he has developed his professional career through camera work and visual storytelling, building experience across different genres and production formats. He studied at the L. V. Prasad Film and Television Academy in Chennai, where he gained a foundation in the technical and creative aspects of filmmaking.

As a director of photography, Bawa plays an important role in determining how a film looks and feels. His responsibilities include shaping the lighting, camera movement, framing and visual composition to support the director’s vision. Effective cinematography can communicate emotion, establish atmosphere and help audiences connect with the story without relying solely on dialogue.

Bawa is credited as the cinematographer of Hanuman Ansh (2026), a devotional film inspired by the life and spiritual journey of Neem Karoli Baba. The project allowed him to contribute his visual skills to a story centred on faith, devotion and service. His other professional credits include work on The Magic of Shiri, His Father’s Voice and Yun Hum Mile. Through his work across different formats, Bawa continues to contribute to the technical and artistic side of Indian screen entertainment.