Stitching Stardom: The Designer Who Dressed Bollywood’s Villains, Stars, and Politicians | Includes personal reflections by Johny Lever, Gulshan Grover, Paresh Rawal, and others
Author: Agasti, Madhav
Brand: Penguin
Binding: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 152
Release Date: 30-07-2025
Details: In this compelling memoir, Stitching Stardom, Madhav Agasti takes readers on a journey through his remarkable five-decade-long career as a renowned men’s dress designer. From his humble beginnings in Mumbai with no formal training, Agasti’s story is one of perseverance, passion, and adaptability. Known for his work in Bollywood, where he designed costumes for over 350 films―including the iconic villain Mogambo in Mr India (1987)―and for some of India’s most influential political figures, including Balasaheb Thackeray, Agasti’s life is a testament to the power of following one’s dreams against all odds.
With candid stories about the challenges he faced, the people he met, and the moments that defined his career, Agasti reflects on the personal and professional transformations that shaped his legacy. This book is more than just a chronicle of tailoring―it’s a celebration of resilience, a look into the worlds of fashion, entertainment, and politics, and an inspiring message about staying true to one’s passion through life’s inevitable changes.
A heartfelt tribute to those who have supported him along the way, this memoir offers a window into the life of a man who stitched together not only clothes, but memories and milestones that have defined an era.
EAN: 9780143475774
Package Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
Languages: English
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Stitching Stardom: The Designer Who Dressed Bollywood’s Villains, Stars, and Politicians | Includes personal reflections by Johny Lever, Gulshan Grover, Paresh Rawal, and others
Stitching Stardom: The Designer Who Dressed Bollywood’s Villains, Stars, and Politicians | Includes personal reflections by Johny Lever, Gulshan Grover, Paresh Rawal, and others
Author: Agasti, Madhav
Brand: Penguin
Binding: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 152
Release Date: 30-07-2025
Details: In this compelling memoir, Stitching Stardom, Madhav Agasti takes readers on a journey through his remarkable five-decade-long career as a renowned men’s dress designer. From his humble beginnings in Mumbai with no formal training, Agasti’s story is one of perseverance, passion, and adaptability. Known for his work in Bollywood, where he designed costumes for over 350 films―including the iconic villain Mogambo in Mr India (1987)―and for some of India’s most influential political figures, including Balasaheb Thackeray, Agasti’s life is a testament to the power of following one’s dreams against all odds.
With candid stories about the challenges he faced, the people he met, and the moments that defined his career, Agasti reflects on the personal and professional transformations that shaped his legacy. This book is more than just a chronicle of tailoring―it’s a celebration of resilience, a look into the worlds of fashion, entertainment, and politics, and an inspiring message about staying true to one’s passion through life’s inevitable changes.
A heartfelt tribute to those who have supported him along the way, this memoir offers a window into the life of a man who stitched together not only clothes, but memories and milestones that have defined an era.
EAN: 9780143475774
Package Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
Languages: English
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Author: Agasti, Madhav
Brand: Penguin
Binding: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 152
Release Date: 30-07-2025
Details: In this compelling memoir, Stitching Stardom, Madhav Agasti takes readers on a journey through his remarkable five-decade-long career as a renowned men’s dress designer. From his humble beginnings in Mumbai with no formal training, Agasti’s story is one of perseverance, passion, and adaptability. Known for his work in Bollywood, where he designed costumes for over 350 films―including the iconic villain Mogambo in Mr India (1987)―and for some of India’s most influential political figures, including Balasaheb Thackeray, Agasti’s life is a testament to the power of following one’s dreams against all odds.
With candid stories about the challenges he faced, the people he met, and the moments that defined his career, Agasti reflects on the personal and professional transformations that shaped his legacy. This book is more than just a chronicle of tailoring―it’s a celebration of resilience, a look into the worlds of fashion, entertainment, and politics, and an inspiring message about staying true to one’s passion through life’s inevitable changes.
A heartfelt tribute to those who have supported him along the way, this memoir offers a window into the life of a man who stitched together not only clothes, but memories and milestones that have defined an era.
EAN: 9780143475774
Package Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
Languages: English
