C. Rajendra Prasad

{{Short description|Indian cinematographer (1966–2022)}}

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| birth_date = 1966

| birth_place = Hyderabad, India

| death_date = 2022

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| occupation = Cinematographer

| yearsactive = 1995–2017

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C. Rajendra Prasad was an Indian cinematographer, writer, producer and director known for his works in Indian cinema.{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/bangalore-times/In-70mm-Gandhi-leads-the-way/articleshow/1249839.cms|title=In 70mm, Gandhi leads the way – Times of India|website=The Times of India|date=2 October 2005 |publisher=}} An alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India, he made films across various Indian languages and Persian. Prasad is a Science graduate from Osmania University and graduate in Law from the University of Mumbai. In 1995 he founded his own production company, "Amateur Artists"{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-censors-block-film-showing-gandhi-as-cruel-uncouth-1004724|title=Censors block film showing Gandhi as 'cruel, uncouth' – Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=30 December 2005|publisher=}} He died due to bronchitis on 19 August 2022.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/popular-bollywood-cinematographer-with-telugu-roots-passed-away-in-hyderabad/articleshow/93662969.cms?from=mdr|title=Popular Bollywood cinematographer Rajendra Prasad passes away|work=The Times of India |date=19 August 2022|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}