Subodh Srivastava is a Mumbai-based costume designer and wardrobe stylist with over 15 years of experience weaving characters to life through fabric, texture, and detail in Hindi cinema and beyond.
Born in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on October 16, 1979, I grew up surrounded by the rich cultural tapestry of India—from ancient traditions to everyday street life—which continues to fuel my approach to design. I began my journey in the early 2000s as a freelance wardrobe stylist and assistant, working on fashion shoots, ad commercials, and local projects across the country. By 2010, I transitioned fully into films with my debut on the international project Semshook, but it was Anurag Kashyap’s Gangs of Wasseypur (Parts 1 & 2, 2012) that truly defined my path.
Handling the entire massive ensemble cast single-handedly for that gritty, sprawling saga was both a challenge and a breakthrough. Recreating the raw, coal-dusted world of 2000s Dhanbad required deep research, authentic regional fabrics, distressed detailing, and costumes that evolved with each character across generations. The work earned me my first major recognition: a nomination for Best Costume Designer at the 19th Colors Screen Awards (2013). That project taught me that costumes are never just clothes—they are the silent backbone of story, time, place, and emotion.
Gangs Of Wasseypur Part 1
Subodh Srivastava single-handedly armored the birth of a dynasty in dusty Dhanbad coal country.
From Shahid Khan's humble miner roots to Sardar Khan's raw ascent, every faded lungi, sweat-soaked kurta, bloodied vest, and weathered leather piece screams unfiltered 1940s–1980s realism. Sourced authentic regional fabrics from Mumbai's old markets, distressed to perfection with sandpaper and time—wardrobes that carry the weight of poverty, revenge, and family honor.
No gloss, no glamour—just clothes that breathe the coal dust and betrayal of three generations starting out. The foundation that earned a Screen Awards nomination for Best Costume Designer (2013) and set the tone for the saga's raw power..
Gangs Of Wasseypur Part 2
Building on the dust of Part 1, Subodh Srivastava evolves the wardrobes into symbols of power, corruption, and inevitable downfall.
Faizal Khan's transformation from reluctant heir to ruthless don: sharper cuts, bolder patterns, layered ethnic wear mixed with urban edge—distressed but upgraded, reflecting ambition soaked in blood and Bollywood swagger. Ensemble looks deepen the generational shift: richer fabrics for the mafia elite, yet still grounded in Jharkhand's gritty authenticity.
Every shirt stain, every frayed collar tells of revenge fulfilled and cycles unbroken. The continuation that amplified the epic's visual legacy, proving costumes aren't just worn—they wage war.
Joram
Subodh Srivastava strips it bare for Devashish Makhija's tense chase thriller.
Manoj Bajpayee’s tribal fugitive Dasru flees with his infant daughter: worn laborer shirts, faded ethnic layers from Jharkhand roots, mud-caked khaki pants, a simple shawl bundle—practical, distressed, authentic. From Mumbai construction dust to forest wilderness, every frayed hem and stain screams displacement, defiance, and raw essentials.
Second collaboration with Manoj after Gangs of Wasseypur—gritty realism that earned an FOI Online Awards nomination for Best Costume Design
Super 30
Subodh Srivastava crafts authenticity for Hrithik Roshan’s brilliant mathematician, Anand Kumar, in Super 30. Crisp, modest shirts and simple kurta-pajamas reflect a disciplined intellect grounded in Patna’s milieu. Subtle color palettes—off-whites, muted browns, and soft blues—balance practicality with visual storytelling, emphasizing character dedication over flamboyance. Every fold and fabric choice conveys humility, resilience, and an unwavering focus on education.
Jazbaa
In Jazbaa, Subodh Srivastava translates intensity into wardrobe for Aishwarya Rai’s driven lawyer, Anuradha Verma. Structured blazers, tailored shirts, and precise silhouettes embody authority, precision, and determination, while occasional soft drapes hint at vulnerability beneath steely resolve. From courtroom pressure to intimate personal moments, each costume reinforces character nuance, heightening suspense and emotional depth.
Two Sisters And A Husband
For Two Sisters and a Husband, Subodh Srivastava crafts a striking, emotionally charged look for the characters, with wardrobe that mirrors shifting loyalties and unspoken tensions. The film has made a strong run across multiple international film festivals, picking up awards and drawing significant attention on the circuit, and is now moving toward its much-anticipated release.
Monkey In A Cage
For Monkey in a Cage, Subodh Srivastava shapes a grounded visual world through restrained, character-focused wardrobe styling. The film has screened at several international film festivals, earning multiple awards and strong recognition on the circuit. Starring Bobby Deol, it is now awaiting its anticipated wider release.