Nalini Sriram
Nalini Sriram | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | entrepreneur, fashion costume designer, celebrity stylist |
| Known for | fashion designing |
| Spouse | S. Sriram (d.2019) |
Nalini Sriram is an Indian fashion costume designer and entrepreneur. She is considered as one of the early pioneers of fashion designing for South Indian films.[1]
Career
Nalini graduated with a degree in English literature and worked as a freelance writer during her early career. After marrying film producer S. Sriram, she opted to pursue a career in fashion designing and made her debut with Mani Ratnam's Roja (1992).[2] She continued to work for Mani Ratnam's productions, and the success of her work in Bombay (1995) attracted offers from other studios.[3] In 2000, a particular paavadai dhavani she had made for Aishwarya Rai in Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000) triggered demand for similar products in Chennai.[4]
Nalini has regularly collaborated in films directed by Gautham Menon since Kaakha Kaakha (2003). Notably, she won acclaim for her work in Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010).[5][6][7][8]
She has also worked in the Telugu film industry, notably designing the costumes for the cast in Gautham Menon's Ye Maaya Chesave (2010) and Vikram Kumar's Manam (2014).[2]
Away from the film industry, Nalini co-owns the Shilpi boutique, an independent brand.[9] She also conducts workshops and curates new collections.[10]
Personal life
Nalini was married to film producer S. Sriram, who had headed Aalayam Productions. He died of cardiac arrest in September 2019.[11][12]
Notable filmography
- Roja (1992)
- Bombay (1995)
- Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000)
- Gemini (2002)
- Kaakha Kaakha (2003)
- Ghilli (2004)
- Pokkiri (2007)
- Azhagiya Thamizh Magan (2007)
- Kuselan (2008)
- Satyam (2008)
- Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)
- Ayan (2009)
- Asal (2010)
- Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010)
- Ye Maaya Chesave (2010)
- Kaavalan (2011)
- Velayudham (2011)
- Ko (2011)
- Engeyum Kaadhal (2011)
- Nadunisi Naaygal (2011)
- Ekk Deewana Tha (2012)
- Neethaane En Ponvasantham (2012)
- Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu (2012)
- Manam (2014)
- Remo (2016)
- Hello (2017)
References
- ^ "Making the right fit in K'wood: costume designers - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ a b https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140529/entertainment-tollywood/article/roja-21st-century
- ^ "Nalini Sriram - Tamil Cinema Ace designer Interview - Nalini Sriram | Rajini | Suriya | Khaaka Khaaka | Vijay - Behindwoods.com". www.behindwoods.com.
- ^ Jayaraman, Pavitra (July 20, 2013). "Trend Tracker | The return of the half-sari". mint.
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (December 15, 2012). "Romance, his way" – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa is a must watch". Rediff.
- ^ "Neethane Enn Ponvasantham means a lot to me". Rediff.
- ^ "The good-looking, fun people in Gautham's reality". The New Indian Express.
- ^ Swaminathan, Chitra (October 23, 2014). "Checks go out of the box" – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ Kumar, Sujatha Shankar (September 25, 2014). "The bridges of parampara" – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "'Aalayam' Sriram, producer of 'Bombay', passes away | Chennai News - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Mani Ratnam's Bombay-producer 'Aalayam' Sriram passes away". The New Indian Express.