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. 

Alongside working on noteworthy projects, Jay has achieved a monumental personal milestone by completing the prestigious Ironman Triathlon in Italy in 15 hours, 41 minutes, and 14 seconds. Recently in December 2025, he also ran 100 miles to raise and donate funds for shelter, food and rehabilitation of 440+ rescue animals in Mumbai.

Career Highlights

• Jay most recently worked Aryan Khan’s directorial debut Netflix series The Ba***ds of Bollywood (2025)  as the Director of Photography.
• Some of his projects include Yudhra (2024), Toofan (2020), Gully Boy (2019), and Raman Raghav 2.0 (2016). 
• 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.
• He is set to work on an upcoming South Indian project from June 2026 onwards.

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)