Komal Shahani is an Indian fashion costume designer, who has worked in the Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu film industries for over a decade.[1][2][3]
Komal Shahani | |
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| Born | 9 December Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | fashion costume designer, celebrity stylist |
| Known for | fashion designing |
| Spouse | Ashish R. Mohan |
Career edit
Komal Shahani began her career as a designer for Mischief Boutique soon after completing her studies. She made her debut as a stylist in the film Koi... Mil Gaya (2003), where she styled Preity Zinta. She styled Neha Dhupia for the Miss Universe pageant and various fashion and Bollywood magazines to establish herself in the fashion industry.[4] Komal made her bilingual film debut in the 2011 movie 180 set in Chennai and San Francisco. Later on, she met AR Murugadoss who gave her the opportunity to work in Thuppakki (2012). She has extensively worked with Vijay and has styled him in several films, including Thuppakki, Jilla, Theri, Mersal and Bigil.[5][6][7] For Welcome 2 Karachi (2015), Komal sourced embroidered leather Baloch jutis, mirrorwork Muslim caps, headscarves, turbans, and military uniforms of U.S, Indian, and Pakistani personnel for the entire cast.[8] Notably, for Cobra (2022), Komal Shahani designed actor Vikram's seven distinct looks in the film.[6] She has worked on several advertisements featuring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Akshay Kumar and for brands such as Lodha, Kurkure and Sting. She has also styled Akshay Kumar for films such as Khiladi 786, Boss and his recent film Selfiee. Komal has currently signed an international project titled Dear Jassi (2023) with director Tarsem Singh and another with director Balaji Mohan starring Amala Paul.[9][10][11]
Personal life edit
Komal Shahani is married to Hindi film director Ashish R. Mohan. The pair were married in a ceremony in February 2012 attended by several Hindi film personalities.[12][13]
Filmography edit
- Koi... Mil Gaya
- Qayamat: City Under Threat
- Elaan
- Garam Masala
- Kyon Ki
- Chup Chup Ke
- Dor
- Aryan
- Raqeeb
- Darling
- Athidhi
- My Name is Anthony Gonsalves
- De Taali
- Welcome to Sajjanpur
- One Two Three
- Toonpur Ka Superhero
- Powder
- Paathshaala
- Aakrosh
- 180
- Bittoo Boss
- Thuppakki
- Khiladi 786
- Boss
- Jilla
- Irumbu Kuthirai
- Arima Nambi
- Welcome 2 Karachi
- Maari
- Theri
- Mersal
- Bigil
- Cobra
- Selfiee
- Dear Jassi
- Untitled Balaji Mohan movie starring Amala Paul
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | National Film Awards | Best Costume Design | Dor | Nominated |
| Filmfare Awards | Best Costume Design | Nominated | ||
| 2010 | National Film Awards | Best Costume Design | Aakrosh | Nominated |
| 2017 | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Costume Designer | Mersal | Won |
References edit
- ^ "Costume Designer Komal Shahani talks about her first work experience with Vijay". Behindwoods. January 29, 2018.
- ^ "Exclusive interview with Komal Shahani the stylist for Vijay in Mersal". Behindwoods. October 16, 2017.
- ^ "விஜய்யுடன் 4-வது முறையாக கைகோர்த்த ஸ்டைலிஸ்ட்". NDTV Tamil Cinema.
- ^ சென், சுஜிதா (9 February 2018). "விஜய் வேறலெவல், அக்ஷய்குமார் ஸ்பெஷல், ரகுல் ப்ரீத் சிங்குக்கு கஷ்டம்!" - 'மெர்சல்' காஸ்டியூம் டிசைனர்ஸ்". cinema.vikatan.com.
- ^ "In 'Theri', Vijay pulls off his looks with panache: Stylist". April 4, 2016.
- ^ a b "Thalapathy Vijay and Chiyaan Vikram can pull off any look with ease: Cobra costume designer Komal Shahani - Times of India". The Times of India. 7 July 2020.
- ^ "Celebrity stylist Komal Shahani reveals Thalapathy Vijay's favourite costume!". www.zoomtventertainment.com. 16 July 2020.
- ^ coutinho, natasha (May 31, 2015). "Keep it real, was the brief: Komal Shahani". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "From styling Akshay Kumar to Thalapathy Vijay, Komal Shahani speaks about working with the stars". Mid-Day. 21 February 2023.
- ^ "Selfiee Review". Bollywood Hungama. 24 February 2023.
- ^ "Mrunal Thakur Hot Photos & Videos From Selfiee Song 'Kudiyee Ni Teri' Go Viral on Twitter, Netizens Call Her 'Sexy Naval Queen'". Latestly. 9 February 2023.
- ^ "Celebs at Komal Shahani's wedding party - Times of India". The Times of India. 3 February 2012.
- ^ "Ameesha Patel at her friend's wedding reception". mid-day. February 3, 2012.