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Lot# 1 || Bhanu Rajopadhye Athaiya (1929 - 2020)

GANDHI (1938-39)
Estimate ₹ 30,000 - ₹ 50,000
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Lot# 28 || Bhanu Rajopadhye Athaiya (1929 - 2020)

LADY IN REPOSE (1951)
Estimate ₹ 50,00,000 - ₹ 70,00,000
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Lot# 6 || Bhanu Rajopadhye Athaiya (1929 - 2020)

UNITITLED (Temple Sketches)
Estimate ₹ 2,00,000 - ₹ 3,00,000
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Lot# 20 || Bhanu Rajopadhye Athaiya (1929 - 2020)

UNTITLED (Nude study with legs crossed) (1949)
Estimate ₹ 1,00,000 - ₹ 2,00,000
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Lot# 30 || Bhanu Rajopadhye Athaiya (1929 - 2020)

EVES WEEKLY SPREAD PAGES
Estimate ₹ 30,000 - ₹ 50,000
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Lot# 3 || Annasaheb Rajopadhye (1885 - 1940)(Circle Of)

SHANTABAI (Annasaheb's Wife) (Circa 1930)
Estimate ₹ 50,000 - ₹ 1,00,000
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Lot# 5 || Various

Kolhapur (1930-1950)
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Lot# 3 || Bhanu Rajopadhye Athaiya (1929 - 2020)

UNTITLED (Grapes) (1943-44)
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Lot# 8 || Bhanu Rajopadhye Athaiya (1929 - 2020)

UNITITLED (Temple Sketches)
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Lot# 10 || Bhanu Rajopadhye Athaiya (1929 - 2020)

UNITITLED (Studies)
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Lot# 14 || Bhanu Rajopadhye Athaiya (1929 - 2020)

UNTITLED (Coming to Bombay/ Woman with deers) (circa 1948)
Estimate ₹ 1,00,000 - ₹ 2,00,000
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Lot# 18 || Bhanu Rajopadhye Athaiya (1929 2020)

UNTITLED (Nude Study of woman sitting with White Accents) (1949)
Estimate ₹ 1,00,000 - ₹ 2,00,000
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Lot# 22 || Bhanu Rajopadhye Athaiya (1929 - 2020)

UNTITLED (Village women) (1950)
Estimate ₹ 3,00,000 - ₹ 5,00,000
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Lot# 15 || Bhanu Rajopadhye Athaiya (1929 - 2020)

UNTITLED (Portrait of a woman) (circa 1950)
Estimate ₹ 1,00,000 - ₹ 2,00,000
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Lot# 17 || Bhanu Rajopadhye Athaiya (1929 - 2020)

UNTITLED (Nude study of woman sitting) (1949)
Estimate ₹ 1,00,000 - ₹ 2,00,000
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Lot# 24 || Bhanu Rajopadhyay Athaiya (1929 - 2020)

UNTITLED (Boys resting) (circa 1950)
Estimate ₹ 3,00,000 - ₹ 5,00,000
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Lot# 27 || Bhanu Rajopadhye Athaiya (1929 - 2020)

RANG MAHOTSAV (1950)
Estimate ₹ 5,00,000 - ₹ 7,00,000
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Lot# 31 || Bhanu Rajopadhye Athaiya (1929 - 2020)

EVES WEEKLY COLLECTION 1
Estimate ₹ 30,000 - ₹ 50,000
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Lot# 32 || Bhanu Rajopadhye Athaiya (1929 - 2020)

EVES WEEKLY COLLECTION 2
Estimate ₹ 30,000 - ₹ 50,000
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Lot# 41 || Annasaheb Rajopadhye (-1938)(Circle Of)

BAL GANDHARV ; OTHER PORTRAITS (circa 1930)
Estimate ₹ 30,000 - ₹ 50,000
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Lot# 5 || Bhanu Rajopadhye Athaiya (1929 - 2020)

UNTITLED (Two girls climbing a tree) (1938-39)
Estimate ₹ 50,000 - ₹ 1,00,000
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Lot# 7 || Bhanu Rajopadhye Athaiya (1929 - 2020)

UNITITLED (Temple Sketches)
Estimate ₹ 2,00,000 - ₹ 3,00,000
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Lot# 9 || Bhanu Rajopadhye Athaiya (1929 - 2020)

UNITITLED (Temple Sketches)
Estimate ₹ 2,00,000 - ₹ 3,00,000
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Lot# 11 || Bhanu Rajopadhye Athaiya (1929 - 2020)

UNTITLED (Portrait of a European woman) (circa 1943)
Estimate ₹ 2,00,000 - ₹ 3,00,000
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Satyajit Ray, Bhanu Athaiya and Amol Palekar: A Shared Artistic Sensibility

The audiences who wept through Satyajit Ray's Pather Panchali, with its kash flowers, rain-soaked landscapes and the first stirring of Apu’s world; who watched Meena Kumari as Chhoti Bahu in Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam, where Bhanu Athaiya’s painterly sense allowed saris, borders and translucent layers to carry emotion through the greys of the black-and-white screen; who recognised themselves in Amol Palekar’s gentle, unheroic presence in Chhoti Si Baat and Gol Maal, were responding to three artists whose work had entered public memory through film.

Bhanu Athaiya's Feminist Vision

Bhanu Athaiya often described herself simply as “a painter who came to cinema.” She carried the discipline of her art training into every film she worked on, treating costume as an extension of character. Actresses who worked with her — from Waheeda Rehman to Zeenat Aman — remembered how she would sit with them, discuss each scene, and ensure that they felt completely at ease. Rekha called her “a mentor, creative guide, and friend,” [1] while Meena Kumari’s first words to her on the set of Sahib Bibi aur Ghulam were, “Bhanu, take care of me.” [2] That instinct — to listen, to understand, and to protect — would come to define her feminist practice.

Bhanu Athaiya and Early Indian Modernism: Steps Towards Abstraction in Post-Independence India

This is a research note on early post-independence modernism (1951-1952) and steps towards abstraction, with a specific focus on Bhanu Athaiya.

Bhanu Athaiya - pre-1953 Catalogue Raisonne

A rare catalogue raisonné of Bhanu Athaiya’s fine art and formative years at the J.J. School of Art—spotlighting the only woman in the Progressive Artists’ Group, who redefined her artistic journey through costume design and became India’s first Oscar winner.

Saraswati in Two Artistic Worlds: Sunayani Devi and Baburao Painter

When the Orientalist William Jones wrote his hymn to Saraswati in the late eighteenth century, he described the goddess as the “patroness of fine arts, especially of Musick and Rhetorick. (archaic)” Reflecting on the poetic tradition surrounding her, Jones remarked that it evokes the Ragmala—the “Necklace of Musical Modes,” which he called “the most beautiful union of Painting with poetical Mythology and the genuine theory of Musick.” [1] His observation captures something essential about Saraswati’s place in Indian culture: she belongs at once to music, language, and the visual arts.

Art and Design in the Life of Bhanu Athaiya: Realizing a Dream By Gayatri Sinha

As a girl born into the priestly class of pandits from the royal house of Kolhapur in 1929, Bhanumati Rajopadhye may have appeared as an unlikely instigator of dramatic change in the sphere of mass aesthetics. But it is no exaggeration to say that she led the nation’s gaze in the appreciation of feminine beauty, mined the country’s craft and couture traditions, and created waves in the worlds of fashion and consumer desire. One of the questions around Bhanu Athaiya’s vast oeuvre is how do we address her art in the context of her work in cinema and vice-versa.

Kamaladevi’s Legacy & Bhanu Athaiya’s Craft: Weaving Culture into Cinema

Bhanu Rajopadhye Athaiya’s work as a costume designer was not merely an artistic pursuit; it was deeply rooted in India’s cultural revival, a process significantly influenced by the efforts of Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay. Kamaladevi, a pioneering force behind India’s handloom revival, brought traditional fabrics to the forefront of both fashion and cinema, shaping the way Indian textiles were appreciated in urban spaces.

A portrait of Annasaheb Rajopadhye's mother

In Kolhapur, often called Kalapur, a city of the arts, artistic and cultural activity flourished in the early twentieth century, with artists such as M. V. Dhurandhar, Abalal Rahiman, and Baburao Painter shaping its cultural life, as modern visual technologies such as painting, photography, and cinema took root in the state.

Becoming Bal Gandharva: Voice, Stage, and the Making of an Icon

Narayan Shripad Rajhans was born in 1888 in Satara district, into a Chitpavan Brahmin family deeply steeped in music and theatre. In the household and within its immediate circle, music was part of devotional and everyday practice—his mother sang, and his maternal grandfather, Appa Shastri, a Sanskrit scholar, recited the Puranas at Baba Maharaj’s gatherings. It was within this environment that his earliest leanings toward the stage took root.

Celebrating Craftsmanship: The Shared Legacy of Bhanu Athaiya and J.J. School of Art

As we trace Bhanu Athaiya’s creative journey back to her roots in Kolhapur, we uncover a fascinating commonality between her, M.V. Dhurandhar, and John Lockwood Kipling. All three artists celebrated the essence of Indian life and craftsmanship, particularly through their depictions of fakirs and artisans.

Bhanu Athaiya: A synopsis

Bhanu Athaiya's life story is a testament to the power of talent, determination, and passion. Born in Kolhapur, India, in 1929, Bhanu's artistic journey was shaped by her father Annasaheb Rajopadhye, an amateur artist who introduced her to the world of art. Kolhapur, a significant artistic center in the early 20th century, was a hotbed of creativity and social upheaval, with the local king actively promoting artisans. This environment exposed Bhanu to the likes of Abalal Rahiman, Dhurandhar, and Baburao Painter, who were prominent figures in the artistic circle of Kolhapur. Of particular note, Baburao Painter was a multifaceted artist who made significant contributions to both painting and filmmaking in India.

The Bhanu Athaiya Estate

India’s first Oscar winner, Bhanu Athaiya was born in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, in the year 1929. Bhanu came to Mumbai as a teenager to learn painting at the JJ School of Arts. She went on to become the only woman to be invited to and join the Progressive Artists’ Group and the first woman to win the prestigious Usha Deshmukh Gold Medal in 1951 for the artwork titled 'Lady In Repose'.

The Legacy of Bhanu Athaiya Exhibit 2023

Following the opening of The Legacy of Bhanu Athaiya exhibit was an insightful discussion between stalwarts Ritu Kumar (Textile Historian and Fashion Designer) and Kiran Nadar (Founder and Chairperson KNMA). H.H. MAHARANI Radhika Raje Gaekwad of Baroda inaugurated the event and fondly spoke of her learnings while documenting and intensively researching the legacy of India's most globally renowned costume designer Bhanu Rajopadhye Athaiya. Click here to watch the video.

Bhanu Athaiya: Early days in Kolhapur

Bhanu Rajopadhye Athaiya (b. 1929) was born in her 300-year-old sprawling ancestral house in the heart of Kolhapur. Bhanu grew up surrounded by indigenous and western political, social and cultural influences. Her ability to translate all this information into the medium of cinema and art made her the first Indian ever to win an Oscar. Bhanu Athaiya is not only recognised as the revered doyenne of Indian costume designers; but also a remarkable modernist artist.

Bharat through the lens of Bhanu Athaiya: A recap

'Bharat through the lens of Bhanu Athaiya' celebrates the doyenne of costume design Bhanu Rajopadhye Athaiya, and her exemplary vision of India. The exhibit delved into the essence of India embodied by Bhanu's iconic costume designs crafted for Indian cinema. A trailblazer in defining the aesthetics of a new India through her creations, Bhanu left an indelible mark on cinema. Her remarkable work graced films like Amrapali, Waqt, Satyam Shivam Sundaram, Sangam, Gandhi, Lagaan, Swades, and more. An extension and continuation of the first Bhanu Athaiya exhibit shedding light on Bhanu's artistic and cinematic achievements in Delhi, the exhibit in Goa aimed to rediscover the roots of India through the eyes of a visionary costume designer Bhanu Rajopadhye Athaiya.

Bhanu Athaiya by Ranjit Hoskote

Bhanu Athaiya: The legacy of a long-hidden sun I. It was D.G. Nadkarni, elder statesman among Bombay’s art critics, who first told me that Bhanu Athaiya had trained as a painter and had once shown alongside the members of the Progressive Artists' Group (PAG).

Rekha on Bhanu Athaiya

My first encounter with Bhanu Athaiya happened when I was working on my debut film, Sawan Bhadon, released in 1970. I was playing a village belle, and Bhanuji designed my costumes in the film. How can I put it – it was perhaps predestined, that God chose an exceptional artiste like her to come into my life at that point, in 1969, when I was a naïve teenager who knew practically nothing. Bhanuji became my teacher, mentor, creative guide, and friend all rolled into one.

"From Before There Was Fashion"

Bhanu's Stunning Designs For The First Calico Fashion Show Of 1958 Fashion is a vibrant and ever-evolving art form that reflects the spirit of an era. In the annals of Indian fashion history, one event stands out as a pivotal moment in time – the first Calico fashion show of 1958. In 1958, Bhanu Athaiya was invited by Ebrahim Alkazi to design the first traveling promotional fashion show in independent India for Calico Mills. This event took place at the "India '58" Trade Fair in New Delhi, making it a pivotal moment in Indian fashion history.

Bhanu Athaiya: to win an Oscar

Bhanu Athaiya won India its first Oscar in 1983 for the film Gandhi in the Best Costume Design category. As a child, Bhanu Athaiya was surrounded by the growing surge of Indian consciousness and the influence of Gandhi. People had taken to wearing khadi clothes and Gandhi caps. This first-hand influence of Gandhi in her life was something she could not have developed with any amount of reading or research. Richard Attenborough, a foreign film director, came to India to make a film on Gandhi after 17 years of visiting the country repeatedly. He appointed Bhanu as the film's costume designer.

Google Arts and Culture Celebrates Bhanu Athaiya's Artistic Accomplishments

In lieu of India's 75th year of Independence, Google Arts and Culture celebrated Bhanu Rajopadhye Athaiya as one of India's trail-blazing icons. She leaves behind a rich and wonderful legacy built on creativity, fortitude, and immense talent. One of the early members of the Bombay Progressives group and India's first costume designer to win an Oscar, Bhanu Rajopadhye had a historically important early career as an artist, exploring the possibilities of Indian Modernism with her contemporaries at the J.J. School of Art and the Progressive Artists' Group.

Exploring Bhanu Athaiya's Personal Textile Collection

Like a brocade bridge that takes you back in time, the personal textile collection of India’s most renowned costume designer Bhanu Rajopadhye Athaiya leads you deeper into both her inherited legacy and the one she herself created.

Yesteryear actor Tanuja on Bhanu Athaiya

Actor Tanuja narrates Bhanu Athaiya's transition from art to Indian cinema while carrying her love for art on her sleeve. Lovingly addressed by Bhanu as 'Tanu', the actor reminisces about Bhanu's eagerness to delve into the actor's role before designing her costumes.

Bhanu Tai - Athaiya by Ashutosh Gowariker

The Hindi movies that I grew up watching in the ’70s, in theatres, and then in the ’50s and ’60s on Television, left lasting impressions. What attracted me most was the song & dance and the costumes worn by the stars. Many years later, I learned to my surprise that almost every look that was created for the actresses right from Waheeda ji, to Mumtaz ji to Zeenat ji – was by one person - Bhanu Athaiya!

Bhanu Athaiya - by Meher Castelino

She was born to design! As a girl of nine years, she passed the elementary and intermediate art examinations and won a scholarship to the JJ School of Arts in Mumbai at nineteen. That is Bhanu Athaiya, India’s first Oscar-winning designer for the mega-blockbuster film, “Gandhi” by Sir Richard Attenborough in 1982.

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