Costume Designer of Mogambo, BadMan, Bala Saheb Thackeray Reveals Industry Secrets | UT EP135

Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/K3dkhJGhMog8nAYXA Everyone remembers the line “Mogambo khush hua,” but few know the man who made Mogambo look the way he did. Join us for Episode 135 of Unfolding Talents featuring Madhav Agasti, the veteran costume designer whose vision shaped the larger-than-life personas of some of Bollywood’s most unforgettable villains. From Amrish Puri’s iconic gold-embellished uniform in Mr. India to Gulshan Grover’s look in Ram Lakhan and Nana Patekar’s look in Welcome, Madhav Ji has designed for them all. His costumes didn’t just add colour to the screen, they added character to cinema itself. In this conversation, he takes us through the incredible journey of designing for legends like Amrish Puri, Gulshan Grover, Amitabh Bachchan, and Nana Patekar, and reveals what went on behind the scenes of creating some of Indian cinema’s most powerful on-screen personalities. He shares fascinating insights into the psychology of designing villain costumes, and how every colour, texture, and fabric choice was meant to tell a story. He also opens up about the time Kader Khan asked for a costume made out of newspaper, and how such moments tested his creativity but left unforgettable memories. Beyond the films, Madhav Ji reflects on the evolution of Indian fashion, how trends keep returning every decade, and the beautiful chaos of the industry’s changing styles. He fondly remembers Sunil Dutt inaugurating his stores, meeting Balasaheb Thackeray, and designing for personalities like Shiv Kumar Sharma, Anup Jalota, and even the Former President of India. So whether you’re a film buff, a fashion enthusiast, or someone who grew up watching Bollywood’s golden age, this episode is a nostalgic deep dive into the art, the people, and the passion that made those looks unforgettable. Subscribe To Our Digital Commentary Podcast Channel For More Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd7Ts5bAA7vConNzJfOKzbA Watch Unfolding Talents On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLku_RIQ2rWc-1S1RJ8S2ntn7-zXPvlBdU Follow Us On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalcommentary/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digitalcommentary/ X: https://twitter.com/DigCommentary Follow Our Guest: Madhav Agasti: https://www.instagram.com/madhavagasti_1975/ Follow Our Host : Bibhu Nandan Singh: https://www.instagram.com/bibhu_nandan_singh/ Chapters: 00:00 – Precap 02:10 – Designing Mogambo’s Costume in Mr. India 05:60 – Creating the Look for Indiana Jones 08:05 – Story Behind Amrish Puri’s Costume in Nayak 09:07 – My Top 3 Favourite Looks of Amrish Puri 09:54 – Designing Gulshan Grover’s Outfit in Ram Lakhan 11:51 – Why Gulshan Grover Was Hard to Impress 12:07 – Mindset Behind Amrish Puri’s Look in Damini 13:13 – Psychology of Designing Villain Costumes 14:13 – There is no one like Yash Chopra 15:53 – When Kader Khan Wanted a Newspaper Costume 17:09 – Designing Nana Patekar’s Outfit in Welcome 18:42 – Sunil Dutt Inaugurated Most of My Stores 19:40 – When Top Artists Visited My Store 21:06 – Why Balasaheb Thackeray Was Special 22:39 – Designing for Shiv Kumar, Anup Jalota, and Others 23:14 – Evolution of the Indian Clothing Industry 24:13 – Why Fashion Trends Return Every 10 Years 24:56 – The Craze of Bell Bottoms 25:18 – Designing for the Former President of India 28:49 – Outro About Digital Commentary: We are the non-fiction wing of KathaVersse Media Network, bringing you engaging chat shows, podcasts, and travel shows on a wide range of topics, including cinema, web shows, pop culture, sports, and everything in between. Tune in for fresh, insightful content delivered directly to your screens. For collaborations and other queries please reach out to us at [email protected]