Education
MFA, Theatre - Design/ Costume Focus: University of Georgia, Athens, USA. May 2001
MA, Drama: Pune University Pune. June 1997.
Production Design / Art Direction
Sangeet Bari - A Docu-play based on life and art of Lavani Performers: April 2017
Nadi Vahate - A Marathi feature film : Dir: Sandeep Sawant. Sahaj Film Pvt. Ltd. Sept 2017
Costume designing assignments
Aadikatha: A Marathi play. Faculty Designer. Dir; Satish Manwar Feb 2017
Nadi Vahate - A Marathi feature film : Dir: Sandeep Sawant. Sahaj Film Pvt. Ltd. Sept 2017
Neelakanthi - A Hindi Play based on Dushyant Kumar's 'Ek Kanth Vishpayi' October 2016
Hamidabai ki Kothi - A play in Hindi for television - Dir. Vijaya Mehta. Trickitainment. April 2015
Grihalaxmi: A Marathi Film. Dir: Makarand Deshpande. 2009
Chaitra: A Marathi play. Dir. Mohit Takalakar. 2008
Mi ek maze don (Sarvant of Two Masters): A commedia del arte performance - Dir. Praveen Bhole, Pune University, 2008
Margapravartak: A multimedia show. Dir. Vinay Apte. 2007
Natasamrat: A television adaptation of a Marathi play. Dir. Sandeep Sawant 2006
Aatalyasahit Maanus: A poetry theatre piece. Dir. Neeraja Patwardhan 2006
Dharma & Life of Buddha: Two ballet compositions. mixed styles.Dir. Dr. Sandhya Purecha 2005 & 2007
Madhyam – Vyayog: A Hindi play Dir. Waman Kendre, Bombay University 2004
Hangman: An English film. Dir: Vishal Bhandari. 2004
Shwaas: Dir. Sandeep Sawant, Golden Lotus National Award Winner Marathi feature film, India’s official entry for 77th Academy Awards 2003
Ek Akaash: A National Award winner short film. Dir. Sudhakar Reddy, FTII, Pune & Unesco. 2003
Tu Veda Kumbhar: A Marathi Play. Dir Aniruddha Khutwad. Pune University 2003
The life of Buddha: Drama piece from a docu-drama. BBC 2002
Vikramaditya: Pilot episode of a Hindi TV serial. Templestone Television 2002
The Crucible: Dir. Dr Farley Richmond 2000
Abduction of Sita: A Balinese performance - Dir. Dr Farley Richmond 2000
Picasso At the lapin Agile: by Steve Martin. Dir. Carolyn Blankinton 1999
Important assignments other than costume designing
Producer – Nadi Vahate - A Marathi feature film: Dir: Sandeep Sawant. Sahaj Film Pvt. Ltd. Sept 2017
Producer and director - Rahil Tyacha Ghar: A documentary regarding homestead rights of farm labours in Raigad Disctrict. 2009
Aatalyasahit Maanus - A poetry theatre performance in Marathi. It is my own prodction. Concept, scripting and Direction by Neeraja Patwardhan. 2006
Producer’s Representative at International Film Festivals, PR during Academy Awards pre-nomination phase for the feature film Shwaas: Dir. Sandeep Sawant, Golden Lotus National Award Winner Marathi feature film, India’s official entry for 77th Academy Awards 2003
Teaching Experience
Drama School, Mumbai: Costume Design & Design Module head 2017 - 2019
MKSSS's School of Media Arts: Production Designing 2017
Symboisis Institute of Media & Communication: Production Designing 2016 - 2017
Centre for Performing Arts, Pune University: Costume & Make-up Design 2001 – 2018
Academy of Theatre Arts, Mumbai University: Costume Design. 2003 – 2010
National School of Drama, Delhi: Extn. workshop in Assam: Costume & Make-up Design, 2008
Dept of Mass Comm. (Entertainment), MET, Bandra: Costume Design. 2006 – 2007
Natya Disha, Nehru Centre, Mumbai: Costume Design. 2003 – 2007
Make-up Designing
Chaitra: A Marathi play. Dir. Mohit Takalakar. 2008
Servent of Two Masters: A commedia del arte performance - Dir. Praveen Bhole, Pune University, 2008
The Crucible: Dir. Dr Farley Richmond 2000
Abduction of Sita: A Balinese performance - Dir. Dr Farley Richmond 2000
Special Skills in Costuming
Draping: All types of Indian garments
Fabric Surface Techniques: Block Printing, Silk-Screening, Shibori, Gutta resist.
Costume Crafts: Jewelry, Masks, Dying etc.
Professional Development Workshops
Costume Construction: Master Class with Maggie Raywood.
Design Seminar: Master class with Charles Berliner
Studio: Master class with Late Mr. Freddy Wittop