This book is a ready reference for all the design students across the country pursuing UG and PG design programmes from various institutions. It will serve as a quick guide to understand the field of costume design and its requirements, process and techniques from past to the present day in the context of Bollywood (Hindi films) specifically. The book has been written in a simple way so as to increase the ease of comprehension and also to give a free expression in the minds of the students. The professionals working in the area of costume design and development will also gain a theoretical perspective for their work area.