Bhanu Athaiya
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Bhanu Athaiya (Marathi भानु अथैय्या) is Indian cinema's most well-regarded costume designer, having worked in the industry for over 50 years and received numerous awards, including the Oscar for her work in Gandhi. She currently resides in Mumbai.
[edit] Personal Information
Bhanu Athaiya was born Bhanumati Annasaheb Rajopadhye in Kolhapur in Maharashtra, India on the 28th of April. She was the third of seven children born to Annasaheb and Shantabai Rajopadhye. Annasaheb passed away when Bhanumati was still a child.
Bhanu was married to Satyendra Athaiya, a poet and occasional lyricist for Hindi films. The marriage ended in separation, and she never remarried. The couple had one daughter, who currently resides with her family in Kolkata.
[edit] Awards
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Award for Costume Design:
- 1982, Gandhi (with John Mollo)
The National Film Award for Best Costume Design:
- 1991, Lekin
- 2002, Lagaan
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2004 | Swades |
| 2001 | Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India |
| 2001 | Dhyasparva |
| 2000 | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar |
| 1995 | Prem |
| 1995 | The Cloud Door (Himmelspforte, Die) |
| 1995 | Oh Darling Yeh Hai India |
| 1993 | 1942: A Love Story |
| 1993 | Sahibaan |
| 1992 | Parampara |
| 1991 | Henna |
| 1991 | Ajooba |
| 1990 | Lekin |
| 1990 | Agneepath |
| 1989 | Chandni |
| 1988 | Hero Hiralal |
| 1987 | 'Kaash' |
| 1986 | Sultanat |
| 1985 | Ram Teri Ganga Maili |
| 1985 | Faasle |
| 1985 | Salma |
| 1985 | Yaadon Ki Kasam |
| 1984 | Tarang |
| 1983 | Razia Sultan |
| 1983 | Pukar |
| 1982 | Gandhi |
| 1982 | Prem Rog |
| 1982 | Nikaah |
| 1981 | Biwi-O-Biwi: The Fun-Film |
| 1981 | Hotel |
| 1981 | Rocky |
| 1980 | Insaf Ka Tarazu |
| 1980 | Agreement |
| 1980 | Karz |
| 1980 | Abdullah |
| 1979 | Meera |
| 1979 | Mr. Natwarlal |
| 1979 | Suhaag |
| 1979 | Jaani Dushman |
| 1978 | Satyam Shivam Sundaram: Love Sublime |
| 1978 | Karmayogi |
| 1978 | Shalimar |
| 1978 | Ghar |
| 1978 | Ganga Ki Saugand |
| 1977 | Alaap |
| 1977 | Aaina |
| 1977 | Ab Kya Hoga |
| 1976 | Udhar Ka Sindur |
| 1976 | Hera Pheri |
| 1976 | Mehbooba |
| 1976 | Nagin |
| 1976 | Aaj Ka Mahaatma |
| 1976 | Chalte Chalte |
| 1976 | Do Anjaane |
| 1975 | Aakraman |
| 1975 | Kala Sona |
| 1975 | Dharam Karam |
| 1975 | Prem Kahani |
| 1974 | Chor Machaye Shor |
| 1973 | Dhund |
| 1973 | Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar |
| 1973 | Keemat |
| 1973 | Anamika |
| 1973 | Bandhe Haath |
| 1972 | Siddhartha |
| 1972 | Dastaan |
| 1972 | Raaste Kaa Patthar |
| 1972 | Roop Tera Mastana |
| 1972 | Apna Desh |
| 1972 | Mere Jeevan Saathi |
| 1971 | Tere Mere Sapne |
| 1971 | Pyar Ki Kahani |
| 1971 | Aap Aye Bahaar Ayee |
| 1971 | Maryada |
| 1970 | Johny Mera Naam |
| 1970 | Himmat |
| 1970 | Mera Naam Joker |
| 1970 | Maa Aur Mamta |
| 1969 | Jeene Ki Raah |
| 1969 | Intaquam |
| 1968 | Brahmachari |
| 1967 | Anita |
| 1967 | Patthar Ke Sanam |
| 1967 | Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan |
| 1966 | Amrapali |
| 1966 | Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi |
| 1966 | Mera Saaya |
| 1966 | Teesri Manzil |
| 1966 | Budtameez |
| 1965 | Guide |
| 1965 | Janwar |
| 1965 | Kaajal |
| 1965 | Waqt |
| 1965 | Mere Sanam |
| 1964 | Dulha Dulhan |
| 1964 | Leader |
| 1962 | Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam |
| 1961 | Gunga Jumna |
| 1960 | Chaudhvin Ka Chand |
| 1959 | Dil Deke Dekho |
| 1959 | Kaagaz Ke Phool |
| 1959 | Kavi Kalidas |
| 1957 | Pyaasa |
| 1956 | C.I.D. |
