#HELLOExclusive: Nachiket Barve’s been inundated with congratulatory messages since winning the National Award for Best Costume Designer for the film Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, along with Mahesh Sherla. The Mumbai-based designer is evidently elated! A low-profile personality who’s consistently served up innovative looks in peppy colour palettes, this victory’s been long overdue. . Already neck deep in multiple movie projects and his upcoming menswear line, Barve’s schedule is chock-a-block—though he takes time out for HELLO! for an insightful chat, letting us into his world where he’s as particular about a weave as he is about the draping of a pagadi or saree. Head to the link in the bio to grab your copy of our September issue to read it all! . Editor: Ruchika Mehta @ruchikamehta05 Interview: Nayare Ali @nayareali