To determine which movies won the National Award for Best Costume, we need to look into the historical records of award recipients for costume design. Let's consider the options:
Therefore, based on this information, the correct answer is: (B) and (C) only
The National Film Award for Best Costume is given for excellence in costume design in Indian cinema. Let's evaluate the options:
(1) Jodha Akbar: While Jodha Akbar (2008) is known for its elaborate costumes, it did not win the National Award for Best Costume.
(2) Black: Black (2005), directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and starring Rani Mukerji, won the National Film Award for Best Costume. The film’s costumes, designed by Neeta Lulla, were widely appreciated for their intricate detailing, and it won several awards, including the Best Costume award.
(3) Bandit Queen: Bandit Queen (1994), directed by Shekhar Kapur, is also known for its strong portrayal of costumes and won the National Film Award for Best Costume, specifically for the authenticity and portrayal of the rural setting.
(4) The Life of Pi: The Life of Pi (2012) is a Hollywood film and, although it won several Academy Awards, it did not win the National Award for Best Costume.
Thus, the correct answer is (2) Black and Bandit Queen, both of which won the National Film Award for Best Costume.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions.
Draping is one of the initial forms of clothing as in ancient times, people used to drape fabric or other material around their body to protect and cover themselves. Prevalence of draping has been witnessed since 3500 BC, as part of the Egyptian culture, Roman clothing, Mesopotamian, Greek fashion, Vedic period etc., through sculptures, cave paintings, wood
carvings, and other antique pieces.
Draping has been a hallmark of famous designers such as Madame Gres, Pauline Trig ` ere, and ` Madeleine Vionnet, each known for their unique approaches to draping garments directly on live models or miniature mannequins. In modern fashion, draping is essential for designers as it allows them to experiment with fabric, understand its behavior, and create new designs by manipulating fabric on a dress form. Draping techniques like bias draping, flat pattern draping, and couture draping offer designers the flexibility to achieve different fits, styles, and textures in their garments.
Overall, draping as a method of clothing design is a creative and essential technique that enables designers to bring their designs to life in a three-dimensional form, offering a more hands-on and intuitive approach to garment creation.
List-I (Identification Mark) | List-II (Identification Type) |
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(A) Restrictive sumptuary laws | (I) Identification of profession |
(B) Wedding band on ring finger | (II) Identification of marital status |
(C) Robes and wigs of judges | (III) Identification of individual status in a tribe |
(D) Special clothes, mask, and carrier accessories | (IV) Identification of social status |