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Bhanu Athaiya

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Bhanu Athaiya
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BornBhanumati Annasaheb Rajopadhye
April 28, 1929 (age 87)
Kolhapur, Kolhapur State, British India
(now in Maharashtra, India)
Occupationcostume designer
Years active1956-2004
Spouse(s)Satyendra Athaiya (separated, now widowed)
Childrendaughter
Bhanu Athaiya née Rajopadhye (Marathi: भानु अथैय्या) (born 28 April 1929) is costume designer, having worked in over 100 films, since the 1950s, with noted filmmakers like Guru Dutt, Yash Chopra, Raj Kapoor, Ashutosh Gowariker, and international directors like Conrad Rooks and Richard Attenborough.
She made her debut as a film costume designer with the film C.I.D. in 1956,[1] and followed it up with other Guru Dutt classics like Pyaasa (1959), Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960) and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1964). In her career spanning 50 years she has received numerous awards. She won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design (shared with John Mollo) for her work in the 1982 film, Gandhi. She became the first Indian to win an Academy Award.[1][2] She also won two National Film Awards, in 1991[3] and 2002.[4]
In March 2010, Athaiya released her book The Art of Costume Design, published by Harper Collins.[5] On January 13, 2013, Athaiya presented a copy of the book to the Dalai Lama.[6][7]
On February 23, 2012, it was reported that Athaiya wished to return her Academy Award to The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences because she felt that her family will not be able to take care of the trophy after her demise.[8] On December 15, 2012, it was confirmed that the trophy had been returned to The Academy.[9]

Biography[edit]

Bhanu Athaiya was born Bhanumati Annasaheb Rajopadhye in Kolhapur in Maharashtra. She was the third of the seven children born to Annasaheb and Shantabai Rajopadhye. Athaiya's father, Annasaheb was a painter. He died when Athaiya was nine years old.[10]
Her education in art began early. An art teacher used to come home to teach her drawing. Later after finishing her schooling, she enrolled at Sir J. J. School of Art, Mumbai. She graduated from there in fine arts with top honors, winning a gold medal and a fellowship. She was also nominated a member of the Progressive Artists' Group, founded by Francis Newton Souza.

Career[edit]

Athaiya started her career as a freelance fashion illustrator for various women's magazines in Bombay, including the 'Eve's Weekly'. Later when its editor opened a boutique, she asked Athaiya to try designing dresses, hereupon she discovered her flair for designing clothes. Her success as a designer soon led to her switching career paths. Her career began by designing clothes for Guru Dutt's films, starting with C.I.D. (1956). She soon became a part of the Guru Dutt team.[11]
A tribute was paid to her body of work at the opening of the South Asian International Film Festival, New York in November 2005.

Personal life[edit]

Athaiya was married to Satyendra Athaiya, a poet and occasional lyricist for Hindi films. The marriage ended in separation, and she never remarried. The couple has one daughter, who currently resides with her family in Kolkata. Athaiya currently resides in Mumbai.

Awards and nominations[edit]

YearAwardFilmResultRef.
1982
(55th)		Academy Award for Best Costume DesignGandhiWon[12]
1983
(36th)		BAFTA Award for Best Costume DesignGandhiNominated[13]
1991
(38th)		National Film Award for Best Costume DesignLekin...Won[3]
2002
(49th)		National Film Award for Best Costume DesignLagaanWon[4]
2009
(54th)		Filmfare Lifetime Achievement AwardWon[14]
2013
(4th)		Laadli Lifetime Achievement AwardWon[15]

Filmography[edit]

YearTitle
2004Swades
2001Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
2001Dhyaas Parva
2000Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
1995Prem
1995The Cloud Door (Himmelspforte, Die)
1995Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India
19931942: A Love Story
1993Sahibaan
1992Parampara
1991Henna
1991Ajooba
1990Lekin...
1990Agneepath
1989Chandni
1988Hero Hiralal
1987Kaash
1986Sultanat
1985Ram Teri Ganga Maili
1985Faasle
1985Salma
1985Yaadon Ki Kasam
1984Tarang
1983Razia Sultan
1983Pukar
1982Gandhi
1982Prem Rog
1982Nikaah
1981Biwi-O-Biwi: The Fun-Film
1981Hotel
1981Rocky
1980Insaaf Ka Tarazu
1980Agreement
1980The Burning Train
1980Karz
1980Abdullah
1979Meera
1979Mr. Natwarlal
1979Suhaag
1979Jaani Dushman
1978Satyam Shivam Sundaram: Love Sublime
1978Karmayogi
1978Shalimar
1978Ghar
1978Ganga Ki Saugandh
1977Alaap
1977Aaina
1977Ab Kya Hoga
1976Udhar Ka Sindur
1976Hera Pheri
1976Mehbooba
1976Nagin
1976Aaj Ka Mahaatma
1976Chalte Chalte
1976Do Anjaane
1975Aakraman
1975Kala Sona
1975Dharam Karam
1975Prem Kahani
1974Chor Machaye Shor
1974Bidaai
1973Dhund
1973Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
1973Keemat
1973Anamika
1973Bandhe Haath
1972Siddhartha
1972Dastaan
1972Raaste Kaa Patthar
1972Roop Tera Mastana
1972Apna Desh
1972Mere Jeevan Saathi
1971Tere Mere Sapne
1971Pyar Ki Kahani
1971Aap Aye Bahaar Ayee
1971Maryada
1970Johny Mera Naam
1970Himmat
1970Khilona
1970Mera Naam Joker
1970Maa Aur Mamta
1969Jeene Ki Raah
1969Intaquam
1968Brahmachari
1967Anita
1967Patthar Ke Sanam
1967Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan
1966Amrapali
1966Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi
1966Mera Saaya
1966Teesri Manzil
1966Budtameez
1965Guide
1965Janwar
1965Kaajal
1965Waqt
1965Mere Sanam
1964Dulha Dulhan
1964Leader
1962Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
1961Ganga Jamuna
1960Chaudhvin Ka Chand
1959Dil Deke Dekho
1959Kaagaz Ke Phool
1959Kavi Kalidas
1957Pyaasa
1956C.I.D.
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      Born: April 28, 1929 (age 87), Kolhapur
      Education: Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy School of Art
      Awards: Academy Award for Best Costume Design, more
      Parents: Annasaheb, Shantabai Rajopadhye
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      Nominations: BAFTA Award for Best Costume Design
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