Nikhat Mariyam Neerushaa
Quick Facts
Biography
Nikhat Mariyam Neerushaa (born November 2, 1973) is an Indian (Bollywood) costume designer and stylist. Neerushaa was nominated for the Indian Telly Awards in the Best Costume Designer multiple times while working in both film and television. Her designs have been featured in television period dramas, including costumes for a production of Sense and Sensibility.
Early life
Neerushaa was born in Allahabad, Uttar Pradash, India. She earned a Master's Degree in Medieval History at the University of Allahabad.
Career
Neerushaa began her career in theater and television productions. She started designing clothes while working as an assistant costume director for the television series Amrapali, as well as the film Jodhaa Akbar. This led to a change in career paths from directing to designing. She began by designing clothes for the television series Hatim and then designed clothing for more than 40 shows and movies, a number of them based on Indian history.
Filmography
- Hatim
- Woh Tera Naam Tha
- Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan
- Lucky (Indian TV series)
- Dharam Veer
- Raavan
- Chand Sa Roshan Chehra
- Sangam
- Santaan
- Welcome
- Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki
- kuch toh log kahenge
- Banu Main Teri Dulhan
- Jai Jag Janani Maa Durga
- Princess Dollie Uska Magic Bag
- Dahhej
- Ek thi Rajkumari
- Sapna Babul Ka Bidaai
- Miley Jab Hum Tum
- Raajkumar Aaryyan
- Shaurya Aur Suhani
- Jhansi Ki Rani
- Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya
- Aapki Antara
- Baat Hamari Pakki Hai
- Maryaada :Lekin Kab Tak ?
- Tere Liye
- Rishton Se Badi Pratha
- Veer Shivaji
- Dharampatni
- Amrit Manthan
- Qubool Hai
- Bandhan Saat Janamon Ka
- Chain Kulii Ki Main Kulii (2007)
- Devon Ka Dev Mahadev
- Dil Se Di Dua Saubhagyavati Bhava
- Shubh Vivah
- Jamuna Paar
- Ek veer Ki Ardaas Veera
- Junoon Aisi Nafrat Toh Kaisa Ishq
- Fear Files
- Baalveer
- Bharat Ka Veer Putra- Mahrana Pratap
- The Adventures of Hatim
- Maharakshak: Aryan
- Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat
- Raziya Sultana
- Suryaputra Karn
- Siya Ke Ram
- Krishnadasi
Awards
2004
- Indian Telly Award for Best Costumes for a TV Program - Hatim (nomination)
- ITA Award for Best Costumes - Hatim
2005
- ITA Award for Best Costumes - Hatim
2006
- Indian Telly Award for Best Costumes for a TV Program - Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan, with Nisha Sagar & Tara Desai (nomination)
- ITA Award for Best Costumes - Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan
2007
- ITA Award for Best Costumes - Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan
2010
- Indian Telly Award for Best Costumes for a TV Program - Jhansi Ki Rani (nomination)
2012
- Indian Telly Award for Best Stylist - Jhansi Ki Rani (nomination)
- Indian Telly Award for Best Stylist - Veer Shivaji
2013
- Indian Telly Award for Best Costumes for a TV Program - Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev (nomination)
- Indian Telly Award for Best Costumes for a TV Program - Veer Shivaji (nomination)
- Indian Telly Award for Best Costumes for a TV Program - BaalVeer, with Naziya Nikhat
- Indian Telly Award for Best Stylist - Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev
- ITA Award for Best Costumes - Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap