Nalini Sriram is an Indian fashion costume designer and entrepreneur. She is considered one of the early pioneers of fashion designing for South Indian films.[1]
Nalini Sriram | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, fashion costume designer, celebrity stylist |
| Known for | Fashion designing |
| Spouse | S. Sriram (d.2019) |
Career edit
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 Vasudev 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 edit
Nalini was married to film producer S. Sriram, who had headed Aalayam Productions. He died of cardiac arrest in September 2019.[11][12]
Filmography edit
- 1992 Roja
- 1993 Thiruda Thiruda
- 1995 Aasai
- 1995 Bombay
- 2000 Kandukondain Kandukondain
- 2002 Gemini
- 2003 Kaakha Kaakha
- 2004 Ghilli
- 2004 Perazhagan
- 2005 Maayavi
- 2005 Ghajini
- 2006 Thirupathi
- 2006 Sillunu Oru Kaadhal
- 2006 Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
- 2007 Pokkiri
- 2007 Pachaikili Muthucharam
- 2007 Azhagiya Thamizh Magan
- 2008 Kuruvi
- 2008 Kuselan
- 2008 Satyam
- 2008 Vaaranam Aayiram
- 2009 Villu
- 2009 Ayan
- 2009 Vettaikaaran
- 2010 Asal
- 2010 Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
- 2010 Ye Maaya Chesave
- 2010 Sura
- 2011 Kaavalan
- 2011 Velayudham
- 2011 Ko
- 2011 Engeyum Kaadhal
- 2011 Nadunisi Naaygal
- 2012 Ekk Deewana Tha
- 2012 Neethaane En Ponvasantham
- 2012 Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu
- 2014 Manam
- 2016 Remo
- 2017 Hello
References edit
- ^ "Making the right fit in K'wood: costume designers - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ a b "From Roja to the 21st century". 29 May 2014.
- ^ "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". The Hindu – 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". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ Kumar, Sujatha Shankar (September 25, 2014). "The bridges of parampara". The Hindu – 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.