Celebrating the legacy of India's first Oscar winner, Bhanu Athaiya

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Bharat Through the Lens of Bhanu Athaiya, an ongoing exhibition at Aguada, Sinquerim, Goa, showcased the life and art of renowned artist, Bhanu Athaiya.

Bhanu Athaiya| Exhibition| Auguad jail| Sinquerim | Photo: KD

LIFE'S JOURNEY

The exhibits traced Athaiya's early life in Kolhapur and her choice to relocate to Mumbai to study at the J J College of Arts.

Bhanu Athaiya| Exhibition| Aguad jail| Sinquerim | Photo: KD

BREAKING NEW GROUND

Athaiya's most notable, groundbreaking and influential accomplishment was paving the way for women in India's creative industry.

Bhanu Athaiya| Exhibition| Aguad jail| Sinquerim | Photo: KD

A CUT ABOVE

Her contributions as an artist, illustrator, film and theatre costume designer and art advertisement conceptualist remain unmatched.

Bhanu Athaiya| Exhibition| Aguad jail| Sinquerim | Photo: KD

NUMERO UNO

She was one of the first women artists to be awarded a gold medal at the J J College of Art, in Bombay (now Mumbai), a significant achievement in her day.

Bhanu Athaiya| Exhibition| Aguad jail| Sinquerim | Photo: KD

BUSTING STEREOTYPES

During the event, 'Challenging Stereotypes' was the subject of an In Conversation session with Bollywood star, Zeenat Aman. The session was conducted by vice president of Prinseps Auction House (Mumbai), Brijeshwari Kumari Gohil.

Bhanu Athaiya| Exhibition| Aguad jail| Sinquerim | Photo: KD

STYLE FILE

The exhibition showcased several famous designs created by the late Bhanu Athaiya.

Bhanu Athaiya| Exhibition| Aguad jail| Sinquerim | Photo: KD

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