Vierendrra Lalit (born in village Dhimahi, Bulendshehr, U.P, on 16 March 1969) is an Indian-born cinematographer and film director. He has worked in Indian Hindi and Telugu film industries as well as in Malaysian cinema. He owns two film production companies called Roop Chitra Visual and Roop Chitra Films.
He is a member of Western India Cinematographers Association (WICA), Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA), Indian Documentary Producers Association (IDPA), Film worker association of Malaysia (PPFM) and Western India Film Producers' Association (WIFPA).
Lalit was born to a family of freedom fighters and social activists. His grandfather, Sohan Pal Singh, was a farmer, social activist, and freedom fighter, who actively participated in the Quit India Movement in 1942 and was arrested several times. His father, Dr Roop Kishore is a retired scientist in genetics and plant breeding. He was a professor in Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. His mother, Chitra Verma is a home maker, artist and his biggest inspiration.
Lalit completed his schooling at Sainik School, in Lucknow and received a Masters in Philosophy from DAV College,Kanpur(U.P) Kanpur University.
Vierendrra Lalit is married to Rachna Lalit, who is into Research and Writing of Films and Documentaries. She is also a Producer in Bollywood Industry. They both have two kids, Khoobi Lalit and Varenyam Lalit.
After receiving his diploma in photography, Lalit went to Mumbai and joined cinematographer Kabir Lal as an apprentice. He assisted Lal on films such as Kaho Na Pyaar Hai, Taal, Hum Aapke Dil Main Rahte Hai, Humara Dil Aapke Paas Hai, and Prem Aggan, Khauff. Lalit also assisted cinematographer Johny Lal in the movie Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai.
In 2001, Lalit began working independently. To date, he has worked in 21 feature films, 150 Music videos, 130 Documentaries/Corporates and over 600 Ad films and TV commercials as well.[1]