Introduction
Niharika Bhasin Khan is an Indian costume designer who works in Hindi cinema (Bollywood), and is most known for her work in Rock On!! (2008) and The Dirty Picture (2011), for which she won the National Film Award for Best Costume Design as well as Filmfare Award for Best Costume Design.
Early life and education
Born to parents Punjabi and Parsi, Khan did her bachelor's degree in public relations and HR from Seattle, US.
Career
Khan started her career with Khoya Khoya Chand (2007). She got noticed with rocker film Rock On!! (2008), and got her big banner break with Yash Raj Films's Band Baaja Baaraat (2010).
Filmography
- Khoya Khoya Chand (2007)
- Rock On!! (2008)
- Bhoothnath (2008)
- Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009)
- Karthik Calling Karthik (2010)
- Band Baaja Baaraat (2010)
- Delhi Belly (2011)
- Trishna (2011)
- The Dirty Picture (2011)
- F.A.L.T.U (2011)
- Ajab Gazabb Love (2012)
- Rowdy Rathore (2012)
- Heroine (2012)
- Inkaar (2013)
- Kai Po Che! (2013)
- Chashme Baddoor (2013)
- The Lunch Box (2013)
- Tigers (2014)
- Roy (2014)
- Bombay Velvet (2014)
- Ungli (2014)
- Rang Rasiya (2014)
- Margarita, with a Straw (2014)
- Fitoor (post-production)
- Fan (post-production)
- Mirzya (post-production)
- Shivaay (post-production)
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | National Film Awards | Best Costume Design | The Dirty Picture (2011) |
| 2012 | Filmfare Awards | Best Costume Design | |
| 2011 | IIFA Awards | Best Costume Design | Band Baaja Baaraat (2010) |
| 2012 | The Dirty Picture |
Personal life
Her brother Arjun Bhasin is also a costume designer, known for Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Rang De Basanti (2006) and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011). She is married to film and television actor Ayub Khan, known for TV series, Uttaran (2008).