Vikram Phadnis
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Vikram Phadnis is an Indian fashion designer and film director.[2] He started his career in Bollywood as a choreographer and established himself as a fashion designer with his main highlights being Indian traditional wear. He has designed clothes for various celebrities like Naomi Campbell, Amitabh Bachchan, Sridevi, Sushmita Sen, Malaika Arora and more.[1] He has directed two Marathi films Hrudayantar (2017) and Smile Please (2019).
Career
Fashion
Phadnis comes from a family of doctors and his parents wanted him to be a doctor as well. However, he had inclination towards the entertainment industry and started dance choreography in his college days. He worked in one of the fashion shows as designer and was encouraged by other designers to take this professionally. In 1991, Phadnis showcased his first collection. In 2005, he showcased his collection with international cricketers like Jonty Rhodes, Glenn McGrath and Wasim Akram.[3] In 2009, he designed for Naomi Campbell when she participated in the charitable show "Mai Mumbai" which was organized to raise funds for the 2008 Mumbai 26/11 terrorist attack.[4]
Phadnis credits actor
In 2005, he won
Film direction
In 2017, Phadnis directed his first Marathi film Hrudayantar which was followed by Smile Please in 2019. Plots of both the films were written by Phadnis.[9]
Phadnis was working on a Hindi film, writing the plot and screenplay; but the film never materialized.
The film Smile Please is about a young photographer who is diagnosed with
References
- ^ a b "Would Never Give Up Fashion For Films, Says Designer Vikram Phadnis". News18. 25 January 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ Reddy, Sujata (12 January 2016). "Vikram Phadnis completes 25 years in the fashion industry, doles out tips for budding designers". Economic Times. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ Vaidya, Rujuta (14 January 2016). "Vikram Phadnis' undying love for the stage". Vogue. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ "Naomi Campbell's spectacular Fashion for Relief". Rediff. March 2009. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ Murthy, Neeraja (12 January 2016). "'The journey has been beautiful'". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ Joy, Jagmeeta Thind (21 August 2009). "Dress The Part". Indian Express. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ "Vikram Phadnis Awards". Times of India. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ "Global Indian Film Awards Nominess – 2004". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 7 February 2005. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- ^ Shetty, Anjali (9 June 2017). "I had no choice but to deliver, says Vikram Phadnis about his film-making debut with the Marathi film, Hrudayantar". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "From designer to filmmaker, meet Vikram Phadnis". Qatar Tribune. 13 February 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ "Hrudayantar gets 12 nominations in 4th Filmfare Awards Marathi 2018". Times of India. 27 September 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ "Winners of the Filmfare Awards Marathi 2018". Filmfare. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ Poojari, Nitesh (5 March 2021). "Exclusive Interview! Mukta Barve on winning Filmfare best actress award: I dedicate this honour to Vikram Phadnis' mother; my character was inspired by her journey". Times of India. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "Nominations for Filmfare Awards Marathi 2020". Filmfare. Retrieved 23 March 2021.