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Bhanu Athaiya (née Rajopadhye; 28 April 1929 – 15 October 2020) was an Indian costume designer and painter. [1] She was the first Indian to win an Academy Award.
Celebrated Bollywood costume designer Bhanu Athaiya, India's first Oscar winner, has died at the age of 91, her family says. She was bedridden in recent years after being diagnosed...
Bhanu Athaiya was born on 28 April 1929 in Kolhapur, Kolhapur State, British India. She was a costume designer and set decorator, known for Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001), Gandhi (1982) and Lekin... (1990). She was married to Satyendra Athaiya. She died on 15 October 2020 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Oct 16, 2020 · India’s first ever Oscar winner, costume designer Bhanu Athaiya, has died at the age of 91. Athaiya, who dressed the casts of over 100 Bollywood movies and gained international acclaim for her...
Oct 15, 2020 · Bhanu Athaiya was an Indian costume designer who is considered India's first Oscar winner. Check this page to read her biography - career, hobbies, awards & much more!
She was not only the first Indian to win an Academy Award but also a prominent artist and a key member of the Progressive Artists' Group. Bhanu Athaiya, born Bhanumati Rajopadhye, on April 28, 1929, hailed from a Marathi Brahmin family in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, during British India.
Amongst those who’d worked on Gandhi was an Indian costume designer called Bhanu Athaiya. She was awarded Best Costume Design and became the first ever Indian person to win an Oscar.
Delve into Bhanu Athaiya's journey, India's first Oscar-winning costume designer. Explore her iconic contributions to film, fashion, and collaborations with stars. About Us
Uncover the remarkable journey of Bhanu Athaiya, India’s first Oscar-winning costume designer, through Ranjit Hoskote's insights. Explore her contributions to Indian cinema, collaborations, and the cultural significance of her costume designs.
Costume designer Bhanu Athaiya has died at the age of 91. She was India’s first Academy Award winner and won the prestigious award for designing the costumes for Richard Attenborough’s Gandhi.
