Quick Info

ProfessionFashion Designer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/1968
Age58 years
BirthplaceKolkata

Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)Fashion Designer, Costume Designer, Stylist
Years active1994–present

Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Education
  • Degree: Bachelor's degree in Commerce College/University: St. Xavier's College, Kolkata
  • Course: Communications College/University: Arizona State University, US Year: 1992
SchoolingLa Martiniere Calcutta

Personal Life

ReligionSikhism
AddressC/O Swaraj Designs, F-322, 3rd Floor, Lado Sarai, New Delhi, 110030
Hobbies
  • Painting
  • Reading
  • Cooking
  • Experimenting with interiors, props and set dressings
TattooSwaraj

Relationships & More

Sexual OrientationGay
Marital StatusUnmarried
Affair/BoyfriendShakeel Sutarwala

Family

FatherEngineer
MotherHomemaker
SpouseN/A

Career

Filmography
  • Monsoon Wedding (2001)
  • Bunty Aur Babli (2005)
  • Garam Masala (2005)
  • Bluffmaster! (2005)
  • Don - The Chase Begins Again (2006)
  • Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (2007)
  • Tashan (2008)
  • Bhoothnath (2008)
  • Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008)
  • Dostana (2008)
  • Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008)
  • Kambakkht Ishq (2009)
  • Shortkut (2009)
  • Kurbaan (2009)
  • Paa (2009)
  • Housefull (2010)
  • Lamhaa (2010)
  • I Am (2010)
  • Tees Maar Khan (2010)
  • Chillar Party (2011)
  • Rascals (2011)
  • Rockstar (2011)
  • Agent Vinod (2011)
  • Housefull 2 (2012)
  • Highway (2014)
Awards/Achievements
  • 1994: Regional Damania Fashion Award
  • 2009: Bollywood Style Awards for styling Kareena Kapoor in the film 'Tashan'
  • 2013: IIFA Award for Best Costume Design in the movie 'Barfi'
Brand LabelAKI (launched 1996)
Career Milestones
  • Won Damania Airlines Fashion Designer Award in Kolkata (1994)
  • First fashion show with 'Melange' in Mumbai (1996)
  • Participated in Lakme India Fashion Week (2000)
  • Collection taken up by Selfridges (UK) (2001)
  • Appointed Design Director at Sheetal Design Studio Mumbai (2002)
  • Presented at Grand Finale of India Fashion Week (2004)

Favourites

Indian Fashion CityDelhi
StylistArjun Bhasin

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Aki Narula discovered his love for clothing design while in college and began creating outfits for different occasions.
2. In 1994, he ventured into the fashion world after winning the Best Fashion Designer accolade in Kolkata.
3. He established his own fashion brand 'AKI' in 1997 and earned esteem within the industry.
4. Besides working with Bollywood, he partnered with companies such as Puma and Belvedere Vodka.
5. In 2012, he co-hosted TLC's program 'What Not to Wear India' alongside Soha Ali Khan.
6. He worked with the Lintas Group as a management trainee for ten months.
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