Bhanu Athaiya is Indian cinema's most well-regarded costume designer, having worked in over hundred films since 1950s, with noted filmmakers in India and abroad. She has received numerous awards including the Oscar Award for Costume Designing for the film Gandhi and National Film Awards for Lagaan and Lekin.

The Art of Costume Design

Bhanu recounts the eventful story of her life and her deep passion for creativity in design. She takes us through a fascinating journey, beginning with the classic look of the black & white era, moving on to the age of Technicolor typified by box-office hits like Sangam, and then to her more contemporary work in Lagaan. The book culminates in the story of the Oscar for the costume design of Gandhi.

Category: Non-fiction
Publishing House: HarperCollins Publishers India
Rights Available: World (excluding Indian subcontinent)