Fashion is a 2008 Indian drama film directed, co-written and co-produced by Madhur Bhandarkar. The film features Priyanka Chopra in lead role, with Kangna Ranaut, Mugdha Godse, Arjan Bajwa and Arbaaz Khan in supporting roles. The cast also features several fashion models playing themselves. Fashion centers on an aspiring model, Meghna Mathur (Chopra), and her journey from small-town girl to supermodel; the film follows the Indian fashion industry and the career ups and downs of several models.
Development of the film began in 2006, when Bhandarkar started research for the film. The screenplay was written by Ajay Monga along with Bhandarkar and Anuraadha Tewari, with principal photography taking place in Mumbai and Chandigarh. The music of the film was composed by Salim-Sulaiman with lyrics written by Irfan Siddiqui and Sandeep Nath. Fashion explores themes of feminism and woman power in glamorous Indian fashion industry.
Made on a budget of INR180 million (US$3 million), the film opened on 29 October 2008 to positive reviews. Critics praised its screenplay, cinematography, music, direction and performances. It went on to gross INR600 million (US$10 million) at the box office. The film is noted for being a commercial success despite being a women-centric film and the absence of a male lead. Fashion received a number of nominations, winning several awards. At the 54th Filmfare Awards, it received seven nominations, winning two: Best Actress for Chopra and Best Supporting Actress for Ranaut. The film also won two awards at the 56th National Film Awards: Best Actress for Chopra and Best Supporting Actress for Ranaut. Several publications have listed Fashion as one of the "best women-centric films in Bollywood".
Development of the film began in 2006, when Bhandarkar started research for the film. The screenplay was written by Ajay Monga along with Bhandarkar and Anuraadha Tewari, with principal photography taking place in Mumbai and Chandigarh. The music of the film was composed by Salim-Sulaiman with lyrics written by Irfan Siddiqui and Sandeep Nath. Fashion explores themes of feminism and woman power in glamorous Indian fashion industry.
Made on a budget of INR180 million (US$3 million), the film opened on 29 October 2008 to positive reviews. Critics praised its screenplay, cinematography, music, direction and performances. It went on to gross INR600 million (US$10 million) at the box office. The film is noted for being a commercial success despite being a women-centric film and the absence of a male lead. Fashion received a number of nominations, winning several awards. At the 54th Filmfare Awards, it received seven nominations, winning two: Best Actress for Chopra and Best Supporting Actress for Ranaut. The film also won two awards at the 56th National Film Awards: Best Actress for Chopra and Best Supporting Actress for Ranaut. Several publications have listed Fashion as one of the "best women-centric films in Bollywood".
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