Which cinematographer became the first Indian member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) by shot-listing ‘Lagaan’ entirely on story-boards drawn in the style of 19th-century Company paintings?
Correct: D
Mahesh Aney’s application portfolio to ASC included his ‘Lagaan’ story-boards that replicated sepia wash techniques of Company school. The ASC board accepted him in 2001, making him the first—and to date only—Indian cinematographer admitted purely on narrative-artistic merit rather than union sponsorship.