Raakesh Rawat is a Mumbai-based cinematographer and filmmaker. He studied cinematography at L. V. Prasad Film & TV Academy, Chennai, and has been working in the film and media industry for over a decade.
He has worked as a Director of Photography on feature films, short films, commercials and digital projects.
His cinematography credits include Om Ka Hari, Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele, Almari Ka Achaar and several independent films and projects
Awards & International Honours
German Star of India 2026
Indian Film Festival of Stuttgart (Short format)
2026
Best Short Film (LGBTQ) - Almari ka Achaar
Kolkata International Short Film Festival
2026
Audience Choice Award - Almari ka Achaar
Pimpri Chinchwad International Film Festival
2025
2nd runner up Best Short Film - Almari Ka Achaar
Bengaluru International Short Film Festival
2025
Winner Best Short Film - Almari Ka Achaar
Indisches Film Festival Stuttgart 2025
2025
Centrepiece Gala screening - Om Ka Hari
UK Asian Film Festival, UK
2024
Official Selection and Marquee Film - Om Ka Hari
Chicago South Asian Film Festival (CSAFF), USA
2024
Australian premiere. - Om Ka Hari
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), Australia
2024
Closing Night feature- Om Ka Hari
Indisches Film Festival Stuttgart 2025
New York Indian Film Festival
Indian Film Festival Stuttgart
South Asian International Film Festival
Atlanta Indian Film Festival
South Asian International Film Festival Florida
South Asian Film Festival of Montreal
India International Film Festival of Boston
DC South Asian Film Festival
Indian Film Festival of New Zealand
Manchester Indian Film Festival
Birmingham Indian Film Festival
London Indian Film Festival
Rainbow Visions Film Festival
KASHISH Pride Film Festival
Mumbai International Film Festival
UK Asian Film Festival