Quick Info
| Profession | Costume Designer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/04/1929 |
| Age | 91 years (died on 15, Oct, 2020) |
| Birthplace | Kolhapur, Kolhapur State, British India (now in Maharashtra, India) |
| Date of Death | 15/10/2020 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Bhanu Athaiya née Rajopadhye |
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| Famous For | Being India's first Oscar winner |
| Movement | Bombay Progressive Artists' Group |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Sir JJ School of Arts, Maharashtra |
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| College/University | Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy School of Art, Maharashtra, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate in Fine Arts |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Brahmin |
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| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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| Husband/Spouse | Satyendra Athaiya (Lyricist, Poet) | ||||
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| Siblings | She has 6 siblings |
Family
| Father | Annasaheb (Painter) | ||||
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| Mother | Shantabai Rajopadhye (Homemaker) | ||||
| Siblings | Names Not Known | ||||
| Spouse | Satyendra Athaiya (Lyricist, Poet) | ||||
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Career
| Debut | Costume Designer: Shahenshah (1953) |
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| Years Active | 1947–2015 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She was born into a Brahmin family as the third child. | |
| 2. Her journey in art education started early and she excelled, graduating in Fine Arts with top marks. | |
| 3. Beginning as a freelancer in Mumbai, she transitioned into fashion design by creating outfits for magazines and movies. | |
| 4. With a portfolio of over 100 films, she earned numerous accolades for her creative work. | |
| 5. In 1983, she made history by becoming the first Indian to win an Academy Award for costume design, courtesy of her exceptional work on 'Gandhi'. | |
| 6. She was the only woman member of the Bombay Progressive Artists' Group. | |
| 7. She was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Costume Design for 'Gandhi' in 1983. | |
| 8. Her last costume design work was for the Marathi film 'Nagrik' in 2014. | |
| 9. She was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2012 and had been bedridden since 2016 due to paralysis on her right side. |