Anju Modi

Fashion Designer

Indian Ranchi, Jharkhand

Quick Info

ProfessionFashion Designer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth31/03/1954
Age71 years
BirthplaceRanchi, Jharkhand

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Bio/Wiki

Anju Modi has been an integral part of the Indian fashion industry since 1990. Her design philosophy is rooted in her love for textiles and Indian crafts, focusing on timeless, vintage, handcrafted, and organic elements. She is known for her role in the revival of traditional crafts and textiles, creating an extensive library of research and development techniques for weaving, vegetable dyeing, block printing, and traditional embroidery. Her designs are inspired by architecture, poetry, mythology, and literature, celebrating India's cultural history and paying tribute to modern feminism. She is a founding member of the Fashion Design Council of India.

Physical Stats & More

Height165 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

HometownNew Delhi
SchoolLoreto Convent School
CollegeRanchi Women's College.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherAtmaram Modi (Upper Bazaar businessman)
SpouseNaresh Kumar Modi
Children
SonAnkur Modi
Daughter-in-lawPriyanka Modi

Career

Awards, Honours, Achievements
Won
  • 2012: PCJ Excellence Award and ELLE Style Award
  • 2014: Apsara Award for Best Costume Design for the film Goliyo ki Rasleela-Ramleela
  • 2014: IBN Live Movie Award for Best Costume Design for the film Goliyo ki Rasleela-Ramleela
  • 2014: Screen Weekly Award for Best Costume Design for the film Goliyo ki Rasleela-Ramleela
  • 2014: Excellence in Fashion’ Award by Indian Council for UN Relations
  • 2016: Filmfare Award for best costume design for the film Bajirao Mastani
  • Screen Award for costume design for the film Ram-Leela
  • Star Guild Award for costume design for the film Ram-Leela
  • IIFA Award for costume design for the film Bajirao Mastani
  • TOIFA Award for costume design for the film Bajirao Mastani
Nominated
  • 2008: Marie Claire nominated her for ‘Best Craft Revival’
  • 2010: Marie Claire nominated her for ‘Best Indian Designer’
  • 2014: Filmfare award for best costume design for the film Goliyo ki Rasleela-Ramleela
  • 2016: Asian Film Award for Best Best Costume Design for the film Bajirao Mastani
Movies Designed
  • Ramleela
  • Bajirao Mastani

Favourites

ActorRanveer Singh

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Anju Modi is an Indian fashion designer known for creating costumes for films like Ramleela and Bajirao Mastani.
2. She is a founding member of the Fashion Design Council Of India (FDCI).
3. Anju Modi began her fashion career out of necessity after leaving her marital home and needing to support herself.
4. In an interview with NewsX, Anju Modi advocated for the use of Khadi and promoted the motto 'Swadeshi Bano, Swadeshi Peheno.'
5. Her design aesthetic is often influenced by traditional artwork and historical figures.
6. Her label, founded in 1990, is known for its commitment to tradition and community upliftment.
7. She has clients in the US, UK, Spain, Hong Kong, Singapore, and most of the Middle East.
8. She also spearheads The Wedding Concept and Design Co., a one-stop shop for wedding solutions.
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