Ameira Punvani Explained

Ameira Punvani
Birth Place:Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Education:Lady Shri Ram College for Women
Occupation:Costume designer and celebrity stylist
Years Active:2004–present

Ameira Punvani is an Indian costume designer[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] and celebrity stylist[6] [7] [8] [9] [10] who works in Hindi cinema (Bollywood).

Career

Punvani started her film career with Let's Enjoy in 2004. She got her big banner break with Yash Raj Films' Bunty Aur Babli in 2005 & Badmaash Company in 2010. She got noticed for her work in the period drama film Guru in 2007 directed by Mani Ratnam, for which she was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Costume Design and in the crime thriller film Rustom in 2016 directed by Tinu Suresh Desai, for which she was nominated for the Stardust Award for Best Costume Design. She was further lauded for her work in the crime drama film(s) David in 2013 directed by Bejoy Nambiar, by a blog - 'The Lazy Critic' which gave her the TLC award for 'Best Costume'.[11]

Personal life

Punvani is friends with film director Zoya Akhtar[12] & actress Anushka Sharma, the latter whom she met on the sets of the Yash Raj Film, Badmaash Company in 2010. The two have maintained their friendship since, with Punvani being one of the few select guests[13] invited to attend the actor's wedding[14] to cricketer Virat Kohli in Tuscany,[15] Italy in 2017. The two are often seen being affectionate towards each other on social media.[16] [17] Punvani was a guest[18] at ASmallWorld / ASW's winter weekend gala[19] [20] held in Gstaad, Switzerland in 2013, along with actress Kangana Ranaut[21] from India. She married[22] her longtime boyfriend, actor Shiv Panditt in a private ceremony in New Delhi on 18 April 2018. The news of her wedding was shared by her close friends, Zoya Akhtar[23] [24] & Anushka Sharma[25] via their respective Instagram handles.[26] [27]

Filmography

Feature films

Short films

Television

Web series

Music videos

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designer Biography - Ameira Punvani . fashionfad.in . 19 May 2014 . 28 February 2019.
  2. Web site: Always in style . www.deccanherald.com . 2 October 2016 . 28 February 2019.
  3. Web site: Keep it real . www.indiatoday.in . 15 March 2010 . 28 February 2019.
  4. Web site: Fashion tips from Bollywood stylists . www.hindustantimes.com . 11 February 2013 . 28 February 2019.
  5. Web site: Off the ramp fashion . www.rediff.com . 29 March 2009 . 1 March 2019.
  6. Web site: How to make your clothes look classy and expensive by celebrity stylist Ameira Punvani (YouTube Link) . Youtube.com via PINKVILLLA (User Upload) . 30 November 2016 . 28 February 2019.
  7. Web site: How to spot a fake bag, shoe and clothes - How to spot a knockoff by Ameira Punvani - Pinkvilla (YouTube Link) . Youtube.com via PINKVILLLA (User Upload) . 19 March 2017 . 28 February 2019.
  8. Web site: Celebrity stylist Ameira Punvani gives us 10 simple tips to make your clothes look expensive! . www.pinkvilla.com . 2 December 2016 . 28 February 2019.
  9. Web site: Tisca Chopra Pulls Of Stripes In The Most Fashionable Way . www.missmalini.com . 19 July 2017 . 28 February 2019.
  10. Web site: Wear it like royalty . www.dnaindia.com . 25 February 2013 . 1 March 2019.
  11. Web site: TLC Awards (Achievements in Film, 2013) . lazycriticblog.wordpress.com . 31 January 2014 . 2 March 2019.
  12. Web site: Ranveer Singh with Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif at Zoya Akhtar's party . www.mid-day.com . 28 December 2018 . 2 March 2019.
  13. Web site: Did you know Shiv Panditt's wife designer Ameira Punvani was present at Anushka Sharma-Virat Kohli's Italy wedding? . www.bollywoodlife.com . 10 May 2018 . 2 March 2019.
  14. Web site: EXCLUSIVE: Ameira Punvani on Virushka wedding in Italy: "I have never experienced such sanctity and such love" . www.pinkvilla.com . 15 March 2018 . 2 March 2019.
  15. Web site: Virat and Anushka Italian wedding in Tuscany: Everything about the destination venue, see pics . www.indiatoday.in . 10 December 2017 . 2 March 2019.
  16. Web site: Anushka Sharma hugs close friend Ameira in this candid photo . www.pinkvilla.com . 1 September 2018 . 2 March 2019.
  17. Web site: CANDID! When Anushka Sharma hugged her BHAI Ameira! . www.stardust.co.in . 31 August 2018 . 2 March 2019.
  18. Web site: ASMALLWORLD WINTER WEEKEND IN GSTAAD HOSTED BY PATRICK LIOTARD-VOGT AND SABINE HELLER . bfa.com . 13-14 December 2013 . 2 March 2019.
  19. Web site: ASW Winter Weekend 2013 (YouTube Link) . Youtube.com via ASMALLWORLD (User Upload) . 18 April 2015 . 2 March 2019.
  20. Web site: What Happens When Kangana Ranaut, Daft Punk, Freida Pinto and Arizona Muse Spend A Weekend Together . www.grazia.co.in . 18 December 2013 . 2 March 2019.
  21. Web site: ASMALLWORLD Hosts Winter Weekend In Gstaad . www.thepurplewindow.com . 17 December 2013 . 2 March 2019.
  22. Web site: Congratulations! FIR actor Shiv Panditt and girlfriend-designer Ameira Punvani are married now . www.bollywoodlife.com . 10 May 2018 . 3 March 2019.
  23. Web site: Shaitan actor Shiv Panditt marries designer Ameira Punvani in a private ceremony . www.indiatoday.in . 10 May 2018 . 3 March 2019.
  24. Web site: 'FIR' Fame Shiv Panditt Marries Costume Designer, Ameira Punvani, Zoya Akhtar Shares The Wedding News . www.bollywoodshaadis.com . 10 May 2018 . 3 March 2019.
  25. Web site: WEDDING SEASON continues: Anushka Sharma shares marriage picture of Shaitaan actor Shiv Panditt and Ameira Punvani . . 11 May 2018 . 3 March 2019.
  26. Web site: Congratulations Ameira and Shiv ❤️ . https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BikHrloldnK . 26 December 2021 . registration. www.instagram.com/zoieakhtar . 9 May 2018 . 3 March 2019.
  27. Web site: My dearest friend is married and I couldn't be happier for them!! . https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BimeNZzgS1G . 26 December 2021 . registration. www.instagram.com/anushkasharma . 10 May 2018 . 4 March 2019.
  28. Web site: Let's Enjoy Full Movie - Hindi Movies - Aashish Chaudhary, Roshni Chopra - Bollywood Comedy Movies (YouTube Link) . Youtube.com via Venus Movies (User Upload) . 23 November 2017 . 1 March 2019.
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  30. Web site: Bunty Aur Babli - Official Trailer - Abhishek Bachchan - Rani Mukerji - Amitabh Bachchan (YouTube Link) . Youtube.com via YRF Trailers (User Upload) . 27 May 2005 . 1 March 2019.
  31. Web site: Ayesha and Ameira's sister act . timesofindia.indiatimes.com . 18 December 2010 . 1 March 2019.
  32. Web site: Zinda - TRAILER (YouTube Link) . Youtube.com via Diana León (User Upload) . 11 March 2009 . 1 March 2019.
  33. Web site: Zinda » Crew . www.famousfix.com . 2006 . 1 March 2019.
  34. Web site: Celluloid style . www.dnaindia.com . 5 February 2006 . 1 March 2019.
  35. Web site: Banaras 2006 HD Full Hindi Movie (YouTube Link) . Youtube.com via Sandeep Sharma (User Upload) . 11 October 2017 . 1 March 2019.
  36. Web site: Guru - Trailer (YouTube Link) . Youtube.com via YouTube Movies (User Upload) . 31 July 2017 . 1 March 2019.
  37. Web site: Style & talk with Ameira: Aishwarya,sewed on her own sari fall during Guru - S01E01 (YouTube Link) . Youtube.com via PINKVILLA (User Upload) . 15 November 2016 . 1 March 2019.
  38. Web site: Suitable attire for stars . www.hindustantimes.com . 25 January 2007 . 1 March 2019.
  39. Web site: Dressing 'Guru' . www.dnaindia.com . 16 January 2007 . 1 March 2019.
  40. Web site: 'I am a perfectionist' . timesofindia.indiatimes.com . 1 February 2007 . 1 March 2019.
  41. Web site: FASHION ORIENTATION . prezi.com . 19 September 2016 . 1 March 2019.
  42. Web site: Ameira Punvani dresses up Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya in Mani Ratnam's Guru . www.indiatoday.in . 5 February 2007 . 1 March 2019.
  43. Web site: A suit for Bachchan - How a young designer got to dress up Guru and its power couple in period finery . www.nation.lk . 2007 . 1 March 2019.
  44. Web site: Celebrity stylist, Ameira Punvani on when Aishwarya sewed on her own saree fall, style tips and more! . www.indiatoday.in . 17 November 2016 . 1 March 2019.
  45. Web site: Aishwarya Rai's Movie Looks That Inspired Generations of Fans . english.fashion101.in . 18 April 2016 . 1 March 2019.
  46. Web site: Short Kut - The Con is On Theatrical Trailer (YouTube Link) . Youtube.com via lbus055 (User Upload) . 10 July 2010 . 1 March 2019.
  47. Web site: SHORTKUT - THE CON IS ON: CAST & CREW . www.cinestaan.com . 2009 . 1 March 2019.
  48. Web site: 'Teen Patti' - Official Movie Trailer - Amitabh Bachchan (YouTube Link) . Youtube.com via AmitabhBachchanTV (User Upload) . 14 January 2010 . 28 February 2019.
  49. Web site: Gambling with designs . www.mid-day.com . 23 February 2010 . 1 March 2019.
  50. Web site: Big B wears watch from Chor Bazaar in Teen Patti . www.hindustantimes.com . 15 February 2010 . 28 February 2019.
  51. Web site: Finding perfect glasses for Amitabh . timesofindia.indiatimes.com . 9 March 2010 . 1 March 2019.
  52. Web site: Ameira Punvani used to create Amitabh Bachchan's look in Teen Patti . indian-tattoos.blogspot.com . 14 February 2010 . 28 February 2019.
  53. Web site: Badmaash Company - Official Trailer - Shahid Kapoor - Anushka Sharma - Vir Das - Meiyang Chang (YouTube Link) . Youtube.com via YRF (User Upload) . 23 March 2010 . 28 February 2019.
  54. Web site: Designs on Bollywood . www.hindustantimes.com . 24 May 2010 . 28 February 2019.
  55. Web site: Style and substance . www.filmfare.com . 21 December 2012 . 28 February 2019.
  56. Web site: David - Hindi Movie Trailer - Neil Nitin Mukesh, Vikram, Vinay, Tabu, Lara, Isha Sharvani, Monica (YouTube Link) . Youtube.com via Reliance Entertainment (User Upload) . 13 December 2012 . 27 February 2019.
  57. Web site: David - Tamil Movie Trailer - Vikram, Jiiva, Tabu, Isha Sharvani and Lara Dutta . Youtube.com via Reliance Entertainment (User Upload) . 13 December 2012 . 27 February 2019.
  58. Web site: Dressing up David . archive.indianexpress.com . 1 February 2013 . 27 February 2019.
  59. Web site: Designs on David . www.thehindu.com . 26 January 2013 . 27 February 2019.
  60. Web site: Dressing up 3 eras . The Asian Age via www.pressreader.com . 27 January 2013 . 28 February 2019.
  61. Web site: David: star and style . www.telegraphindia.com . 31 January 2013 . 28 February 2019.
  62. Web site: PRESS THE REWIND BUTTON . www.telegraphindia.com . 12 March 2013 . 2 March 2019.
  63. Web site: Rustom - Official Trailer - Akshay Kumar, Ileana D'Cruz, Esha Gupta & Arjan Bajwa - Hindi Movie (YouTube Link) . Youtube.com via Zee Studios (User Upload) . 29 June 2018 . 27 February 2019.
  64. Web site: Production Posts – Rustom . pandolin.com . 10 August 2016 . 28 February 2019.
  65. Web site: Akshay, Ileana, Esha's Look In Rustom Is Inspired from These Hollywood Actors . daily.bhaskar.com . 3 August 2016 . 27 February 2019.
  66. Web site: Costume drama! How fashion plays a big part in period films . www.mid-day.com . 15 August 2016 . 28 February 2019.
  67. Web site: THE RUSTOM LOOK . www.telegraphindia.com . 14 August 2016 . 27 February 2019.
  68. Web site: 'Rustom' first look: Akshay Kumar looks impressive, dressed as a navy officer . www.news18.com . 25 February 2016 . 28 February 2019.
  69. Web site: With Ileana D'Cruz, Esha Gupta nailing retro fashion in Rustom, here are 10 ways to recreate the look . indianexpress.com . 11 August 2016 . 28 February 2019.
  70. Web site: ILEANA D'CRUZ IS NAILING VINTAGE PARSI FASHION IN 'RUSTOM' . www.johbawa.com . 18 July 2016 . 28 February 2019.
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  74. Web site: She loves challenges . www.deccanherald.com . 23 February 2018 . 27 February 2019.
  75. Web site: EXCLUSIVE - Raid's costume designer Ameira Punvani reveals what went behind curating Ileana D'Cruz's wardrobe . www.pinkvilla.com . 14 March 2018 . 27 February 2019.
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