Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Devdas Designers Recall Production Challenges
Designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla discussed their work on the movie Devdas.
They remembered it was hard because of late payments and tight schedules.
They also mentioned the producer was arrested.
Despite these problems, they created beautiful outfits, like those for the 'Dola Re' sequence.
The director, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, gave them creative freedom.
Although the film faced challenges, it became a big success and won awards.
Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla designed costumes for Devdas.
The film's producer, Bharat Shah, was arrested during production.
Designers experienced late payments and hectic schedules.
Despite challenges, the film became a hit.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali gave designers creative freedom.
- Who
- Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla
- What
- Shared difficulties faced while working on Devdas
- When
- Recently
- Where
- The Namrata Zakaria Show
- Why
- To discuss their experiences in Bollywood
Initial Bollywood Experience
Improved Conditions
Working Conditions
Initial Bollywood Experience
Unprofessional, with late payments and difficult schedules.
Improved Conditions
Conditions have improved over time.
- Designers
- Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla
- Film
- Devdas (2002)
- Director
- Sanjay Leela Bhansali
- Producer
- Bharat Shah
- Challenges
- Late payments, schedule issues
Sources
Jaya Bachchan’s ‘attitude changes’ when she’s addressed as ‘Amitabh Bachchan’s wife or someone’s mother-in-law’: Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla on misunderstood actor
‘The Singhanias were rich, but the Ambanis were around the corner’: Iconic designers reveal how high society was changing in the 1980s
Abhishek Bachchan wore sherwani with ruby buttons for his wedding with Aishwarya Rai, recall designer duo Abu-Sandeep: ‘Bachchans are very humble’
Shah Rukh Khan-Aishwarya Rai’s Devdas producer was arrested while filming; it was a nightmare to get our money, recall Abu-Sandeep