Bhanu Athaiya died at the age of 91 (courtesy result)
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- “My sincere condolences to the family,” Aamir tweeted
- Bhanu Athaiya won a national award for Lagaan
- Bhanu Athaiya was the first Indian to win an Oscar
New Delhi:
Actor Aamir Khan, who worked with Oscar-winning costume designer Bhanu Athaiya in the 2001 film Lagaan, tweeted him a heartbreaking tribute. Bhanu Athaiya died at her home on Thursday. She was 91. The evening of his death, Aamir Khan, who was the head of the cast of LagaanBhanu Athaiya recalls, “Bhanuji was one of those film people who beautifully combined precise research and cinematic flair to bring the director’s vision to life.” In his tweet, Aamir also added, “You will miss Bhanuji. My sincere condolences to the family.” Here’s how Aamir Khan mourned Bhanu Athaiya on Twitter:
Bhanuji was one of those people of cinema who wonderfully combined precise research and cinematic flair to bring the director’s vision to life.
We will miss you Bhanuji ????.
My deepest condolences to the family.
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– Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) October 15, 2020
Bhanu Athaiya was the first Indian woman to win an Oscar – she won the Oscar for Best Costume in 1983 for the Richard Attenborough film Gandhi. Bhanu Athaiya’s impressive list of awards also included two national awards for best costume design – one for Lagaan and the other for the 1991 film Lekin.
Heartwarming tributes for Bhanu Athaiya also poured in from Boney Kapoor, who worked with her in the 1995 film. Prem: “Bhanu Athaiya was the first Indian woman to win an Oscar in 1983. Her achievements brought fame to Indian cinema and pride to the whole country. Was lucky to have her for our film Prem. She will always be a source of inspiration for all costume designers and stylists. “
Bhanu Athiya was the first Indian woman to win an Oscar in 1983. Her achievements brought fame to Indian cinema and pride to the whole country. I was lucky to have it for our movie #First. She will always be a source of inspiration for all costume designers and stylists. #RIPBhanuAthiya.
– Boney Kapoor (@BoneyKapoor) October 15, 2020
Oscar-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty shared this tribute, “A gem of Indian cinema is gone! It’s a personal loss to me, you inspire with your eye for detail and with your ever-smiling energy.”
A jewel of Indian cinema is gone! It’s a personal loss for me, you inspire with your eye for detail and with your ever-smiling energy … #RIPBhanuAthaiya@ The Academypic.twitter.com/1fsQj8T3T4
– resul pookutty (@resulp) October 15, 2020
Richa Chadha reminded everyone how Bhanu Athaiya went down in history:
The first Indian woman to win an Oscar. Rest in peace. https://t.co/3ZtNi7JaH1
– LeRichaChadha (@RichaChadha) October 15, 2020
Bhanu Athaiya’s work as a costume designer also includes films such as Swades, Prem, 1942: A Love Story, Agneepath, Karz, M. Natwarlal, Jaani Dushman among others.
