Manoj Kumar Khatoi

Manoj Kumar Khatoi—yeah, that guy’s got some serious chops behind the camera. He’s the eye behind a bunch of films and OTT series that actually look as good as they feel. Like, take “Notebook” (2019) for example. That movie is straight-up poetry for your eyeballs: Kashmir’s rolling hills, misty lakes, those adorable kids, and this underlying longing between two people who barely meet. It’s not just romance, it’s a vibe, honestly. Fast forward to “The Fame Game” (2022), where Khatoi’s signature visuals turn every frame into a mood board. The show dives into the lives of its characters, and his camera just lingers—catching those little details, the tension, the glitz, the broken pieces underneath. You won’t look away, even if you tried. “Mismatched” Season 2 (2022) is another notch in his belt. The show’s got all the chaos of young adulthood: panic attacks, anger issues, figuring out sexuality—it’s messy, and Khatoi keeps the camera right in the mix. There’s a realness to it, nothing feels staged. You feel like you’re at the party, not just watching it. Then there’s “Uunchai” (2022), where three friends decide to climb Mount Everest. Not your typical bromance. It’s about pushing limits for a last wish, and Khatoi makes the Himalayas look both terrifying and inviting. And let’s not forget his work beyond Bollywood—he’s shot Tamil, Malayalam, and Marathi movies too. Oh, and “Born to Run”? That movie grabbed a National Film Award, with Manoj Bajpayee in the lead. Not too shabby, right? Khatoi’s got range.