Jay Oza
Jay Oza is an acclaimed Indian cinematographer known for his dynamic and visually compelling storytelling. Jay’s breakthrough came with the Indian adaptation of the American television series 24 in 2013, which earned him the Indian Telly Jury Award for Best TV Cameraman – Fiction. His impressive body of work spans various notable projects, including the web series Love Shots, and feature films such as Raman Raghav 2.0 (2016), Blackmail (2018), and Gully Boy (2019), and the sports-drama film Toofan.
Recently, he achieved a monumental personal milestone by turning into a sportsman, completing the prestigious Ironman Triathlon in Italy in 15 hours, 41 minutes, and 14 seconds.
Career Highlights
- Currently finishing Aryan Khan’s directorial debut Netflix series (2025).
- Recent projects include Yudhra (2024), Toofan (2020), Gully Boy (2019), and Raman Raghav 2.0 (2016). Jay also served as the Director of Photography for an eagerly anticipated Indian web series directed by Aryan Khan.
- His cinematography in Gully Boy received significant acclaim, earning him multiple accolades, including a Filmfare Award, an IIFA as the Best Cinematographer and a nomination for the BAFTA.
- In addition to his cinematic pursuits, Jay has embraced sports, participating in various triathlons, including IRONMAN Italy, Bergman Olympic Triathlon, Swimathon 5k, Bergman 113, Tata Mumbai Marathon, and the Tata Ultra 35k run.
Awards and Recognition
- BAFTA Nominee
- Filmfare Award for Best Cinematography (Gully Boy)
- International Indian Film Academy Award for Best Cinematography (Gully Boy)
- Asia Pacific Screen Award for Achievement in Cinematography (Raman Raghav 2.0)