Question: Who is the cinematographer for the 1998  Indian romantic thriller film in the backdrop of insurgency in Northeast India, written and directed by Mani Ratnam, and produced by Mani Ratnam, Ram Gopal Varma, and Shekhar Kapur?
Related documents: [0]  [DOC] Deep Pal (born April 16, 1953) is an Indian cinematographer. He is the son of publicist Colin Pal and grand-son of director Niranjan Pal. Pal is known as being one of the pioneers of Steadicam camerawork in India. Pal's first major Steadicam work was in "Shiva", which was considered a pathbreaking film on visual technique in Telugu cinema. His later work included "Bandit Queen" directed by Shekhar Kapur and "Dil Se.." directed by Mani Ratnam. [END] 
[1]  [DOC] Dil Se (translation: "From the Heart)" is a 1998 Indian romantic thriller film in the backdrop of insurgency in Northeast India, written and directed by Mani Ratnam, and produced by Mani Ratnam, Ram Gopal Varma, and Shekhar Kapur. The film stars Shahrukh Khan and Manisha Koirala in lead roles while Preity Zinta (in her film debut) appears in a supporting role. Mani Ratnam also co-wrote the screenplay for the film with Tigmanshu Dhulia. It is the third in Ratnam's trilogy of terror films after "Roja" and "Bombay". An example of parallel cinema tackling difficult subjects, to be found in director Ratnam's wider body of work as well, the film received a special mention at the Netpac Awards. [END] 
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Deep Pal
Deep Pal