Bhanu Athaiya
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Bhanu Athaiya (Marathi: भानु अथैय्या) is Indian cinema's most well-regarded costume designer, having worked in over 100 films, since 1950s, with noted filmmakers like Guru Dutt, Yash Chopra, Raj Kapoor, Ashutosh Gowarikar, Conrad Rooks and Richard Attenborough.
In her career spanning 50 year she has received numerous awards, including the Academy Award for Costume Design (The Oscar), for her work in 1982 film, Gandhi, which made her the first Indian to win an Oscar [1] [2][3], and also two National Film Awards, in 1991 and 2002.
She currently resides in Mumbai.
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[edit] Biography
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 died when Bhanumati was still nine years old [4].
A tribute was paid to her body of work at the opening of the South Asian International Film Festival, New York in November 2005 [5].
[edit] Personal life
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
[edit] Academy Award
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Award for Costume Design:
- 1982, Gandhi (with John Mollo)
[edit] National Film Award
National Film Award for Best Costume Design:
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title |
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| 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 | Insaaf 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. |
[edit] References
- ^ Bhanu Athaiya at the Internet Movie Database
- ^ Yes, I'm off to the Oscars rediff.com.
- ^ Oscar winner
- ^ Bhanu Athaiya The Telegraph, May 7, 2008.
- ^ Opening Night... November 25, 2005.
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