Anju Modi
Anju Modi is an Indian costume designer who designed for Bajirao Mastani (2015) and Ram Leela (2013). She earned Filmfare Award for Best Costume Design in 2016.[1]
She has been an integral part of the Indian Fashion Industry since the year 1990. Over the years, the Indian fashion industry has witnessed the founder member of the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI)[2] successfully straddle[3] the roles of an artisan and a designer. Modi is committed to stimulate the growth of Indian textile and craftsmen.[4]
Brand Philosophy
Anju Modi's endeavor muses on the philosophy that Design has no language.[5] The designer whose expertise with weaves and crafts is well known, considers weavers and craftsmen her mentors. The concept and inspirations behind Modi's couture metamorphose on account of her state of mind[6] at a particular moment. The core of her collections is the couture and the craftsmanship behind it. Inspired by the charm that reflects in the history of India, Modi has always been enthusiastic about working[7] with film makers who focus on historical characters, rooted in history or mythologies.
She has been collaborating with artisans[8] across the country for a long period of time. She has created an extensive library in areas like weaving, vegetable dyeing, block printing and old traditional embroidery. The driving force behind each of her collections is the Indian heritage, through which she brings out the contemporary charm. Actors like Madhuri Dixit, Kangana Ranaut, Sonam Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kriti Sanon and Jacqueline Fernandes have been seen wearing Modi's ensembles at various occasions.
Filmography
Costume Designer
- Goliyon ki Raslila- Ram Leela (2013)
- Bajirao Mastani (2016)
- Syeraa Narsimha Reddy (2019)
Awards
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Filmfare Award for Best Costume Design | Bajirao Mastani | Won |
| 2016 | Asian Film Award for Best Costume Design | Bajirao Mastani | Nominated |
| 2014 | Apsara Award for Best Costume Design | Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela | Won |
| 2014 | IBN Live Movie Award for Best Costume Design | Won | |
| 2014 | Screen Weekly Award for Best Costume Design | Won | |
| 2014 | Filmfare Award for Best Costume Design | Nominated |
References
- ^ Anju Modi after Filmfare win: Sanjay almost made me cry while working on 'Bajirao Mastani'
- ^ Fellow Designer Members
- ^ ANJU MODI - SILVER LINING
- ^ Anju Modi: Design has no language
- ^ Design has no language
- ^ Designer Anju Modi says that couture in India has become more focussed and design oriented
- ^ Would love to work on films rooted in history: Designer Anju Modi
- ^ Costumes gaining importance in Indian cinema: Designer Anju Modi