TAILOR-MADE TO PERFECTION
Grazia India|January 2024
Seldom do stories of women like Bhanu Athatya break cover..A new exhibition is finally shedding light on the Oscar-winning costume designer’s brilliance
PRATIKSHA ACHARYA
TAILOR-MADE TO PERFECTION

Words PRATIKSHA ACHARYA he first ever movie that I saw in the theatre was Lagaan in 2003. Between Ashutosh Gowariker's spellbinding filmography, A.R. Rahman's music compositions and Aamir Khan's stellar acting, four-year-old me was floored and absolutely taken by the magic of celluloid. A few years down the line, as I prepared to dance to Ghanan Ghanan at the school's annual program, my instructions to my mother, who was in charge of getting us ready for the performance, were simple: I wanted to ace the village belle aesthetic and look exactly like Gracy Singh's Gauri. As time passed by and I delved further into the artistry that goes on behind the scenes of a blockbuster, I finally got acquainted with Bhanu Athaiya's work.

As a costume designer to the stars and with a career that spanned over six decades, Athaiya was an enigma and a force to reckon with in the industry. She also happened to design the costumes for Lagaan, something that stayed etched in my memory. However, she was very lowkey. So lowkey, in fact, that most people probably still don't know that she was the first ever Indian to be bestowed the Oscar for Best Costume Design in 1983 for Richard Attenborough's Gandhi. Yes, that Gandhi that we have probably seen at least once in our lives.

Denne historien er fra January 2024-utgaven av Grazia India.

Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.

Denne historien er fra January 2024-utgaven av Grazia India.

Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.

FLERE HISTORIER FRA GRAZIA INDIASe alt
More Than It Seams
Grazia India

More Than It Seams

Who says lace can’t be hewn from leather? Or that paper can’t sit on the body like a weathered old sweater? In a time of rampant production and boundless creativity, is material the final frontier for designers? When all else seems lost to the algorithm, fashion’s deceptive ingenuity requires us to look a little closer

time-read
5 mins  |
November 2024
Under The Needle
Grazia India

Under The Needle

With filler-face phasing out, we are embracing the natural aesthetic but not how you might expect it

time-read
5 mins  |
November 2024
BUILDING A LEGACY
Grazia India

BUILDING A LEGACY

Driven by passion and a commitment to quality, this brand is making a mark in the luxury furniture market with a perfect blend of local artistry and global design

time-read
3 mins  |
November 2024
A WALK DOWN FIFTH AVENUE
Grazia India

A WALK DOWN FIFTH AVENUE

From high fashion to historic landmarks, this coffee table book explores how Fifth Avenue became the heartbeat of New York's cultural and social scene

time-read
5 mins  |
November 2024
NO SEX, MO' PROBLEMS?
Grazia India

NO SEX, MO' PROBLEMS?

At a time when sex seems to be everywhere, women are experiencing a dip in their sexual desires. We find out why

time-read
4 mins  |
November 2024
TABLE FOR ONE, PLEASE
Grazia India

TABLE FOR ONE, PLEASE

In a world obsessed with couplegoals, here’s why taking yourself out for a date might just be the ultimate love story

time-read
3 mins  |
November 2024
THE DREAM CANVAS
Grazia India

THE DREAM CANVAS

In the city that wholeheartedly embraces its role as a global cultural hub, the second edition of Art Mumbai promises to redefine creativity and innovation

time-read
4 mins  |
November 2024
SPRING FORWARD
Grazia India

SPRING FORWARD

Of hits, misses, and everything in between this season at Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI

time-read
2 mins  |
November 2024
LUST-WORTHY LUXURY LABELS
Grazia India

LUST-WORTHY LUXURY LABELS

To Light Up This Wedding Season

time-read
2 mins  |
November 2024
ICONIC DESIGN MEETS A MOBILE FUTURE
Grazia India

ICONIC DESIGN MEETS A MOBILE FUTURE

The new Dell XPS is designed for new age content creators and suave C-suite

time-read
2 mins  |
November 2024