Bhanu Athaiya Net Worth is$1.4 Million Bhanu Athaiya Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
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 the 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, 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. She also won two National Film Awards, in 1991 and 2002.In March 2010, Athaiya released her book The Art of Costume Design, published by Harper Collins. On January 13, 2013, Athaiya presented a copy of the book to the Dalai Lama.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. On December 15, 2012, it was confirmed that the trophy had been returned to The Academy.
Date Of Birth April 28, 1929 Place Of Birth Kolhapur, India Profession Costume Designer, Costume Department, Set Decorator Education Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy School of Art Parents Annasaheb, Shantabai Rajopadhye Awards Academy Award for Best Costume Design Nominations BAFTA Award for Best Costume Design
# Fact 1 First Indian to win an Oscar.
Costume Designer Title Year Status Character Teesri Manzil 1966 Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi 1966 as Bhanu Arzoo 1965 as Mrs. Bhanu Athaiya Janwar 1965 as Mrs. Bhanu Athaiya Kaajal 1965 as Smt. Bhanu Athaiya Waqt 1965 Majboor 1964 as Smt. Bhanu Athaiya Mujhe Jeene Do 1963 as Mrs. Bhanu Athaiya Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam 1962 as Bhanumathi Gunga Jumna 1961 Chaudhvin Ka Chand 1961 as Bhanumati Hum Hindustani 1960 Dil Deke Dekho 1959 as Mrs. Bhanu Athaiya Kaagaz Ke Phool 1959 as Bhanumati Pyaasa 1957 as Bhanu Mati C.I.D. 1956 as Bhanumati Nagrik 2014 Mahabharat 2013 TV Series series costume designer - 20 episodes Phir Kabhi 2008 Swades 2004 Dhyasparva 2001 Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India 2001 Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar 2000 Oh Darling Yeh Hai India 1995 Prem 1995 The Cloud Door 1994 Short 1942: A Love Story 1994 Sahibaan 1993 as Bhanu Atthaiya Henna 1991 Ajooba 1991 Aashiqui 1990 Lekin... 1990 Chandni 1989 'Kaash' 1987 as Bhanu Atheiya Sultanat 1986 Faasle 1985 Ram Teri Ganga Maili 1985 Yaadon Ki Kasam 1985 Ulta Seedha 1985 Tarang 1984 Razia Sultan 1983 Gandhi 1982 Prem Rog 1982 as Bhanu Ek Duuje Ke Liye 1981 as Smt. Bhanu Athaiya Biwi O Biwi 1981 as Bhanu Insaf Ka Tarazu 1980 Agreement 1980 Karz 1980 The Burning Train 1980 Janta Hawaldar 1979 Mr. Natwarlal 1979 Meera 1979 Karmayogi 1978 Shalimar 1978 Anjane Mein 1978 Bhola Bhala 1978 Satyam Shivam Sundaram: Love Sublime 1978 Ram Bharose 1977 Jai-Vijay 1977 as Smt. Bhanu Aap Ki Khatir 1977 Hira Aur Patthar 1977 Alaap 1977 as Athaya Bhanu Bairaag 1976 Kabeela 1976 Udhar Ka Sindur 1976 Hera Pheri 1976 Charas 1976 as Bhanoo Sanyasi 1975 as Bhanu Atheiya Kaala Sona 1975 as Mrs. Bhanu Athaiyya Aakraman 1975 Madhosh 1974 as Mrs. Athaiya Bidaai 1974 Geetaa Mera Naam 1974 Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar 1973 Keemat 1973 Jheel Ke Us Paar 1973 as Bhanumati Anhonee 1973 Dhund 1973 Raaste Kaa Patthar 1972 Siddhartha 1972 as Bhanu Lalkar (The Challenge) 1972 as Bhanoo Dastaan 1972 costume designer: ladies Pyar Ki Kahani 1971 Tere Mere Sapne 1971 Bhai-Bhai 1970 Himmat 1970 as Mrs. Bhanoo Athaiya Johny Mera Naam 1970 ladies The Train 1970 costumes Jeene Ki Raah 1969 Ankhen 1968 as Mrs. Bhanu Athaiya Brahmachari 1968/I as Mrs. Bhanu Athaiya Dil Aur Mohabbat 1968 as Mrs. Bhanoo Athaiyya Anita 1967 Patthar Ke Sanam 1967 Raaz 1967 as Mrs. Bhanu Athaiya Milan 1967 as Bhanumati Athaiya Amrapali 1966 as Bhanumati Athaiya Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi 1966 as Bhanumati Dil Diya Dard Liya 1966 Mera Saaya 1966
Costume Department Title Year Status Character Mahabharat TV Series costume consultant - 10 episodes, 2013 Costume consultant - 9 episodes, 2013 Parampara 1992 costumes Agneepath 1990 costumes Hero Hiralal 1988 costumes Salma 1985 costumes: Ms. Salma Agha Pukar 1983 costumes Jaanwar 1983 costumes Nikaah 1982 costumes Hotel 1981 costumes Rocky 1981 costumes Abdullah 1980 additional costumes Hum Tere Ashiq Hain 1979 costumes: Miss Hema Malini Suhaag 1979 costumes Jaani Dushman 1979 costumes Saajan Bina Suhagan 1978 dress designer - as Bhanu Ganga Ki Saugand 1978 dress designer Ghar 1978 costumes Ab Kya Hoga 1977 costumes Hum Kisise Kum Naheen 1977 costumes Aaina 1977 costumes Aaj Ka Mahaatma 1976 wardrobe Chalte Chalte 1976 costumes Shaque 1976 costumes Do Anjaane 1976 dress designer Shankar Dada 1976 costumes - as Bhanu Athaiyya Mehbooba 1976 costumes Nagin 1976 costume maker - as Bhanu Athia Himalay Se Ooncha 1975 costume designer: Mallika Sarabhai Prem Kahani 1975 costumes: Mumtaz Dharam Karam 1975 costumes Qaid 1975 costumes - as Bhanumati Chor Machaye Shor 1974 costumes - as Bhanumati Anamika 1973 dress designer - as Mrs. Bhanu Athaiya Bandhe Haath 1973 costumes: Miss Mumtaz Khoon Khoon 1973 costumes Apna Desh 1972 costumes: Mumtaz - as Mrs. Bhanu Athaiya Mere Jeevan Saathi 1972 dress designer Roop Tera Mastana 1972 costumes: Miss Mumtaz - as Bhanu Aap Aye Bahaar Ayee 1971 costume designer: Sadhana Maryada 1971 costumes Mera Naam Joker 1970 costumes: senior artist Abhinetri 1970 costume designer: Hema Malini Maa Aur Mamta 1970 costumes Intaquam 1969 costumes - as Mrs. Athaya Jhuk Gaya Aasman 1968 costumes: Saira Banu Shikar 1968 costumes: Helen - as Bhanumati Athaiya Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan 1967 costumes Raat Aur Din 1967 dress: Nargis - as Mrs. Bhanu Athaiya Budtameez 1966 costumes - as Mrs. Bhanu Athiya Suraj 1966 costume designer: Vyjayanthimala Mere Sanam 1965 costumes: Ms. Asha Parekh - as Mrs. Athaiyya Guide 1965 costume designer: Miss Rehman - as Mrs. Banu Athaiya Dulha Dulhan 1964 costumes - as Mrs. Athaiya Leader 1964 costumes - as Mrs. Bhanu Athaiya Yeh Rastey Hain Pyar Ke 1963 costumes - as Mrs. Athaiya Meri Surat Teri Ankhen 1963 costumes - as Mrs. Athiya Aashiq 1962 costumes Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai 1961 costumes - as Mrs. Athaya Razia Sultana 1961 ornaments - as Bhanu Athaiyya Love in Simla 1960 costumes - as Mrs. Bhanu Athaiya Kavi Kalidas 1959 costumes - as Bhanubehn Hathaiya Milap 1955 costumes - as R. Bhanumati
Set Decorator Title Year Status Character Mahabharat 2013 TV Series supervising set decorator
Miscellaneous Title Year Status Character Palki 1967 as Mrs Bhanoo Athaiya - costume designer: Waheeda Rehman
Self Title Year Status Character The 55th Annual Academy Awards 1983 TV Special Herself - Winner: Best Costume Design
Won Awards Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award Filmfare Awards 1983 Oscar Academy Awards, USA Best Costume Design Gandhi (1982)
Nominated Awards Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie 1983 BAFTA Film Award BAFTA Awards Best Costume Design Gandhi (1982)
Known for movies Gandhi (1982)
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)
Swades (2004)
1942: A Love Story (1994)
$1.4 Million
