Bhanu Athaiya

Bhanumati Annasaheb Rajopadhye, later Bhanu Athaiya (Marathi: भानु अथैय्या; born 28 April 1929), is an Indian costume designer, having worked in over 100 films, since the 1950s, with filmmakers such Guru Dutt, Yash Chopra, B.R. Chopra, Raj Kapoor, Vijay Anand, Raj Khosla, Ashutosh Gowariker, and international directors such Conrad Rooks and Richard Attenborough.

Bhanu Athaiya
Born
Bhanumati Annasaheb Rajopadhye

(1929-04-28) 28 April 1929
Kolhapur, Kolhapur State, British India
(now in Maharashtra, India)
Occupationcostume designer
Years active1956-2004
Spouse(s)Satyendra Athaiya (separated, now widowed)
Childrendaughter
Awards1982: Best Costume Design: Gandhi
Best Costume Design
1991: Lekin...
2002: Lagaan

Biography

Athaiya was born 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.[1]

Career

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.[2]

She made her debut as a film costume designer with the film C.I.D. in 1956,[3] and followed it up with other Guru Dutt films such as Pyaasa (1957), Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960) and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962). 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.[3][4] She also won two National Film Awards, in 1991[5] and 2002.[6]

In March 2010, Athaiya released her book The Art of Costume Design, published by Harper Collins.[7] On 13 January 2013, Athaiya presented a copy of the book to the Dalai Lama.[8][9]

On 23 February 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.[10] On 15 December 2012, it was confirmed that the trophy had been returned to The Academy.[11]

Awards and nominations
Year Award Film Result Ref.
1983
(55th)		 Academy Award for Best Costume Design Gandhi Won [12]
1983
(36th)		 BAFTA Award for Best Costume Design Gandhi Nominated [13]
1991
(38th)		 National Film Award for Best Costume Design Lekin... Won [5]
2002
(49th)		 National Film Award for Best Costume Design Lagaan Won [6]
2009
(54th)		 Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award Won [14]
2013
(4th)		 Laadli Lifetime Achievement Award Won [15]

Filmography
YearTitle
2004Swades
2001Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
2001Dhyaas Parva
2000Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
1995Prem
1995 The 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.

References
  1. Lala, Smita (7 May 2008). "My Fundays: Bhanu Athaiya". The Telegraph. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
  2. Guru Dutt: A Life in Cinema, by Nasreen Munni Kabir. Published by Oxford University Press, 1996. ISBN 0-19-563849-2. pp 117-118.
  3. Chatterjee, Madhusree (20 February 2009). "Bhanu Athaiya - India's first Oscar winner walks down memory lane". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 27 December 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
  4. "From dandy to Dandi, it was a long journey". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
  5. "38th National Film Awards". Directorate of Film Festivals. Archived from the original on 5 November 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
  6. "49th National Film Awards". Directorate of Film Festivals. Archived from the original on 24 December 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
  7. "The Art of Costume Design, by Bhanu Rajopadhye Athaiya". HarperCollins Publishers India. Archived from the original on 4 March 2012. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
  8. "No one will fight China to make a stand for Tibet". Phayul.com. Archived from the original on 2 May 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
  9. "Athaiya meets Dalai Lama". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
  10. Singh, Lada (23 February 2012). "First Indian to win an Oscar, Bhanu Athaiya wants to return her award". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
  11. Ghosh, Avijit (15 December 2012). "Bhanu Athaiya returns Oscar fearing theft". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
  12. "The 55th Academy Awards (1983) Nominees and Winners". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  13. "Film in 1983 - BAFTA Awards". British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  14. "Filmfare: 'Jodha...' bags 5, Priyanka, Hrithik shine". The Times of India. The Times Group. 1 March 2009. Retrieved 11 July 2013.
  15. "NGO to honour Bhanu Athaiya with Lifetime Achievement award". The Times of India. The Times Group. 21 January 2013. Retrieved 11 July 2013.
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