Komal Shahani is an Indian fashion costume designer, who has worked in the Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu film industries for over a decade.

Career

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

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pageant and various fashion and Bollywood magazines to establish herself in the fashion industry. Komal made her bilingual film debut in the 2011 movie ''

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'' set in

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and

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. Later on, she met

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who gave her the opportunity to work in ''

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'' (2012). She has extensively worked with Vijay and has styled him in several films, including ''Thuppakki'', ''

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'', '' Theri'', '' Mersal'' and ''

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''. 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. Notably, for '' Cobra'' (2022), Komal Shahani designed actor Vikram's seven distinct looks in the film. She has worked on several advertisements featuring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan,

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and for brands such as Lodha,

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and Sting. She has also styled Akshay Kumar for films such as ''

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'', ''

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'' and his recent film '' Selfiee''. Komal has currently signed an international project titled ''

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starring Amala Paul.

Personal life

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.

Filmography

*'' Koi... Mil Gaya'' *'' Qayamat: City Under Threat'' *'' Elaan'' *''

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'' *'' Kyon Ki'' *'' Chup Chup Ke'' *''

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Athidhi ''Athidhi'' () is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language action romance film starring Mahesh Babu and Amrita Rao, directed by Surender Reddy and produced by G. Ramesh Babu, brother of Mahesh Babu, under their banner Krishna Pictures Private Limited. It ...

'' *'' My Name is Anthony Gonsalves'' *'' De Taali'' *''

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'' *'' One Two Three'' *'' Toonpur Ka Superhero'' *'' Powder'' *''

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'' *'' Irumbu Kuthirai'' *'' Arima Nambi'' *'' Welcome 2 Karachi'' *''

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'' *'' Theri'' *'' Mersal'' *''

'' *'' Cobra'' *'' Selfiee'' *''Dear Jassi'' *''Untitled Balaji Mohan movie starring Amala Paul''

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Shahani, Komal Living people Indian fashion designers Indian costume designers 21st-century Indian designers Indian women fashion designers Fashion stylists 1981 births