Komal Shahani is an Indian costume designer and a celebrity stylist, who workes in both Bollywood and Kollywood industries.
Wiki/Biography
Komal Shahani was born on Wednesday, 9 December 1981 (age 41 years; as of 2022) in Mumbai Maharastra, India. Komal Shahani pursued bachelors from NIFT college and SDNT college. Later, she also pursued Textile Designing from Rachna Sansad. After completing her education, Komal started working in a boutique as an assistant. After a few years, she got a chance to work in the film industry as a costume designer. Komal’s first film was a Tamil film, 180, in 2011. Soon Komal started getting more opportunities to design costumes in the film industry, as she did styling in many bollywood films like Welcome2, Khiladi 786, and Welcome to Karachi. Apart from the film industry, Komal also worked in many TV commercials. Komal worked as a stylist for Filmfare magazine. Komal Shahani also owns a studio that is in Juhu Mumbai. Komal always believed in keeping the look fresh, alive, and real.
Komal Shahani costume designer
Family
Parents & Siblings
Komal Shahani’s father’s name is Vishnu Shahani.
Komal Shahani’s father
Komal’s mother’s name is Bharati Shahani.
Komal Shahani’s mother Bharati Shahani
Her sister’s name is Sonal Shahani.
Komal with her sister Sonal Shahani
Husband & Children
Komal Shahani’s husband’s name is Ashish R Mohan. Ashish is an Indian film director and actor, who worked in Bollywood films like Welcome to Karachi and Khiladi 786. Komal Shahani and Ashish got married in 2012.
Komal Shahani with her Husband
Their wedding was a star-studded wedding. Many celebrities from the film industry attended their wedding. Komal’s friend Ameesha Patel also attended their wedding.
Komal Shahani with Ameesha Patel and her husband
They have a son Rivaan and, he is four years old, as of 2022.
Komal with her son Riyaan
Career
Komal Shahani after completing her education joined a boutique showroom as an assistant. Later, Komal got a chance to work in the film industry. Komal worked in movies like Khiladi 786, Welcome2, boss, and Welcome to Karachi.
Komal Shahani during the shoot of Khiladi 786
She also worked in south Indian films. Her first south Indian Film was 180. Later, she worked for South Indian film Thuppakka. Komal designed costumes for many Bollywood celebrities like Akshay Kumar, Sidharth Malhotra, Priety Zinta, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra, Kajal Aggrawal, Ayesha Takia, Asin, and Minissha Lamba.
Apart from this, Komal Shahani also worked for Filmfare magazines featuring Preity Zinta and Neha Dhupia and, she also worked for various tv commercials.
Awards/Achievements
- Komal Shahani was honoured with Ananda Vikatan Award for the best costume designer and stylist for a Tamil film.
Komal won an Award for a Tamil film as best costume designer
- Komal Shahani was nominated for the best costume designer in IIFA Awards.
- Komal was also nominated for the National Award for the best costume designer.
Favourites
Actor: Akshay Kumar and Ranveer Singh
Car Collection
Komal Shahani rides a BMW.
Komal Shahani with her car BMW
Facts/Trivia
- According to Komal Shahani, she is considered to be the best costume designer for Akshay Kumar.
Komal Shahani with actor Akshay Kumar
- Komal Shahani is very active on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
- As per Komal, she is very fond of shopping, travelling, and exploring new places with her friends and family.
- Komal Shahani also started the page with the name Komalshahani0.blogspot.com/, in which she talks about various fashion tips and also about her travel diaries.
- According to Komal, she always wanted to work with Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor.
- Komal always wanted to work in a historical movie or something that is relevant to history.
- As per Komal, she finds Sonam Kapoor and Akshay Kumar well presented.
