Reza Shariffi is a costume designer from

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. He has designed for many leading actresses in

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. He was nominated as ‘best costume designer’ for

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’s costumes in the movie ''

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''. He has designed costumes for many actors in the Indian film industry, both Hindi and regional. He has won awards including an IIFA and

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for his designs in ''

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''. His designs in ''

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'' were nominated for an award. He is known for designing the costumes of stars including

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'' to the realistic and unglamorous ''

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''. He has over 70 films to his credit. Shariffi has also designed for dance reality shows like ''

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'' (four seasons), ''

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'' (seasons 3, 4 and 5), and many others. The ace designer found place in the 9th Annual India Leadership Conclave 2018 award as six final nominees in the category of "Indian Affairs Most Promising & Innovative Fashion Designer of the Year 2018".

Latest designs

He designed costumes for

in her first ever double role as Tanuja Trivedi and Kusum aka Datto in ''

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''. Shariffi created two very distinct looks for the characters. ''Tanu Weds Manu'' was nominated for the costumes. Shariffi presented style icon Kangana Ranaut in a memorable

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. Shariffi also designed Ranaut's costumes for '' Rajjo''. Though the movie did not do well at the box office, the costumes did showcase Ranaut's character. To her credit, Ranaut carried a 300 rupee saree with as much élan as a diamante studded Ghaghara choli. He designed the outfits Sriram Madhav Nene and

wore for their wedding reception.

Awards

Won

* 2003 -

International Indian Film Academy Award The International Indian Film Academy Awards, popularly known as the IIFA, is an annual awards event. Produced by Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd, the winners of the awards are decided by fans who vote online for actor from the I ...

for Best Costume - ''

'' * 2003 -

National Film Award The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it has been administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directora ...

Silver Lotus for Best Costume Design - ''

'' * 2003 -

Zee Cine Award for Costume Design for ''

'' * Indian Telly Jury Award for Best Costumes for a TV Program for '' Kahin Na Kahin Koi Hai'' * Reza with Satya Brahma & Dr

2018 - Indian Affairs Most Promising & Innovative Fashion Designer of the Year 2018 at India Leadership Conclave 2018.

Nominations

* 2004

for Best Costume Design for ''

'' * 2012 Apsara Award Best Costume Design for ''

Costume design filmography

References

External links

Official site
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