| 1. Ravi Varman, an Indian cinematographer, began his career in South Indian films and later worked on multiple Bollywood projects. |
| 2. He is a self-taught cinematographer who innovated new techniques for filming scenes. |
| 3. Varman attended a Tamil-medium government school until 7th grade but had to leave due to financial constraints. |
| 4. When Varman was 12, he survived a suicide attempt after the death of his mother. |
| 5. Following challenging times, he relocated to Chennai and found employment as a waiter. |
| 6. Varman bought his first camera, self-taught photography by studying books. |
| 7. His career in the film industry started as an assistant to various cinematographers. |
| 8. In 1999, he debuted as a cinematographer in the Malayalam film Jalamarmaram. |
| 9. Having worked on numerous films, Varman has garnered multiple awards for his cinematography skills. |
| 10. He adopted the surname 'Varman' in admiration of the Chola dynasty rulers. |
| 11. Varman has collaborated on over 500 ad campaigns featuring notable cricketers and celebrities. |