marks the 90th birth anniversary of Bhanu Athaiya, the first Indian to win an Oscar.
Bhanu Athaiya, the first Indian to win an Oscar, was born on 15th October 1932 in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. She was a costume designer and an artist. She started her career in the Indian film industry in the 1950s and soon became one of the most sought-after costume designers in the industry.
In 1982, Bhanu Athaiya won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design for the movie Gandhi. She was the first Indian to win an Oscar. Her work in the movie was praised by the critics and she was lauded for her intricate designs.
Bhanu Athaiya’s career spanned over five decades and she worked on several movies in the Indian film industry. She was the costume designer for movies like Lagaan, Dil Se, and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. She also worked on international projects like The Deceivers and The Guru.
Bhanu Athaiya was a recipient of several awards, including the Padma Shri in 1992. She was also honored with the National Film Award for Best Costume Design for the movie Lagaan in 2002.
Bhanu Athaiya passed away on 15th October 2020, on her 88th birthday. She will always be remembered for her contribution to the Indian film industry and for being the first Indian to win an Oscar. On her 90th birth anniversary, let us remember and honor the legendary Bhanu Athaiya.