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Bhanu Athaiya née Rajopadhye (Marathi: भानु अथैय्या) (born 28 April 1929) 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 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]
Contents
    1 Biography
    2 Career
    3 Personal life
    4 Awards and nominations
    5 Filmography
    6 References
    7 External links
Biography
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 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
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
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
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     [3]
2002
(49th)     National Film Award for Best Costume Design     Lagaan     Won     [4]
2009
(54th)     Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award         Won     [14]
2013
(4th)     Laadli Lifetime Achievement Award         Won     [15]
Filmography
Year     Title
2004     Swades
2001     Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
2001     Dhyaas Parva
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     The Burning Train
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 Saugandh
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
1974     Bidaai
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     Khilona
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     Ganga Jamuna
1960     Chaudhvin Ka Chand
1959     Dil Deke Dekho
1959     Kaagaz Ke Phool
1959     Kavi Kalidas
1957     Pyaasa
1956     C.I.D.
References
    ^ a b Chatterjee, Madhusree (February 20, 2009). "Bhanu Athaiya - India's first Oscar winner walks down memory lane". Hindustan Times. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
    ^ "From dandy to Dandi, it was a long journey". Hindustan Times. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
    ^ a b "38th National Film Awards". Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 2013-05-3.
    ^ a b "49th National Film Awards". Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 2013-05-3.
    ^ "The Art of Costume Design, by Bhanu Rajopadhye Athaiya". HarperCollins Publishers India. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
    ^ "No one will fight China to make a stand for Tibet". Phayul.com. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
    ^ "Athaiya meets Dalai Lama". The Times of India. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
    ^ Singh, Lada (February 23, 2012). "First Indian to win an Oscar, Bhanu Athaiya wants to return her award". Hindustan Times. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
    ^ Ghosh, Avijit (December 15, 2012). "Bhanu Athaiya returns Oscar fearing theft". The Times of India. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
    ^ Lala, Smita (May 7, 2008). "My Fundays: Bhanu Athaiya". The Telegraph. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
    ^ Guru Dutt: A Life in Cinema, by Nasreen Munni Kabir. Published by Oxford University Press, 1996. ISBN 0-19-563849-2. pp 117-118.
    ^ "The 55th Academy Awards (1983) Nominees and Winners". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 2013-05-2.
    ^ "Film in 1983 - BAFTA Awards". British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Retrieved 2013-05-2.
    ^ "Filmfare: 'Jodha...' bags 5, Priyanka, Hrithik shine". The Times of India (The Times Group). March 1, 2009. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
    ^ "NGO to honour Bhanu Athaiya with Lifetime Achievement award". The Times of India (The Times Group). January 21, 2013. Retrieved July 11, 2013External links
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