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Bhanu Athaiya is an Indian costume designer and set decorator who has worked in the Hindi film industry for over six decades. She is best known for her work on the 1982 film Gandhi, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design. She was the first Indian to win an Oscar. Athaiya was born in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India, on 28 April 1929. She studied at the J.J. School of Art in Mumbai, and began her career in the film industry in the 1950s. She has worked on over 100 films, including classics such as Mughal-e-Azam (1960), Guide (1965), and Sholay (1975). In 1982, she won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design for her work on Gandhi. She was the first Indian to win an Oscar. She was also nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Costume Design for her work on the film. In addition to her work in films, Athaiya has also designed costumes for theatre and television. She has also written a book, The Art of Costume Design, which was published in 2003. Athaiya was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, in 1985. She was also awarded the National Film Award for Best Costume Design in 1991 for her work on the film Lekin.
| Popular As | Annasaheb Rajopadhye |
| Occupation | costume_designer,costume_department,set_decorator |
| Age | 91 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Born | 28 April 1929 |
| Birthday | 28 April |
| Birthplace | Kolhapur, Kolhapur State, British India |
| Date of death | 15 October, 2020 |
| Died Place | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | India |
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Bhanu Athaiya Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Bhanu Athaiya's Husband?
Her husband is Satyendra Athaiya (? - 15 October 2020) ( her death) ( 1 child)
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Husband | Satyendra Athaiya (? - 15 October 2020) ( her death) ( 1 child) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Bhanu Athaiya Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Bhanu Athaiya worth at the age of 91 years old? Bhanu Athaiya’s income source is mostly from being a successful Costume Designer. She is from India. We have estimated Bhanu Athaiya's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Costume Designer |
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