Featured Makeup & Hair Work
From high-fashion runways to commercial campaigns, here is a look at my recent work across Mumbai and beyond.
A look I created for a Manish Malhotra High Jewellery campaign. The focus was on creating a sharp, elegant look with a winged liner and luminous skin to complement the exquisite diamond and emerald jewelry.
On the runway for the Manish Malhotra Bridal Couture Show. This look features glowing skin and defined eyes, designed to be impactful from a distance and under bright runway lights.
A fun, character-driven look for an ad campaign for the Arihant app. This project involved creating distinct makeup and hair for a large cast, showcasing my team's ability to handle diverse requirements on a busy set.
This is my signature luminous makeup style. The goal is to create a fresh, dewy skin finish that looks healthy and radiant on camera, perfect for commercial and editorial work.
A quick showcase of my versatility from a single editorial shoot. I created four distinct looks on one model, moving from clean and natural to bold and colorful, demonstrating my ability to adapt to different creative concepts.
A feature from my editorial work with ELLE India. For this shoot, I created a sophisticated and clean makeup look that feels timeless and elegant, fitting for a high-fashion magazine spread.
A behind the scenes look at my grooming work with cricketer Shubman Gill for the Sony Pictures' 'Spider-Man' promotion. Men's grooming is about creating a polished, camera-ready appearance that looks completely natural.
Here I am in my element, working backstage. This shot captures the focus and precision required on set, ensuring every detail is perfect before the camera rolls.
About Featured
Whether it is a high-jewelry campaign or a 12-hour ad film, my approach always balances durability with realistic skin texture. For these looks, the focus was on ensuring the makeup holds up under intense studio strobe lights without looking heavy or caked on camera.
My work across these featured projects involves a consistent commitment to technical precision. Whether I am heading a team for a large-scale commercial shoot or working solo on an editorial concept, the goal is always the same: makeup that performs.
Technical Approach on Set
For high-fashion editorial work, I focus on skin finish. I use strobe-resistant layering that ensures the model looks radiant in print or digital high-resolution formats. For commercial video work, I pivot to continuity. This means monitoring how hair and makeup behave under different lighting conditions throughout a long day of filming, ensuring everything looks the same from the first take to the last.
My Process
I am not just there to apply makeup. I collaborate with directors and photographers to understand the lighting and the mood of the shoot. If we are doing a lookbook, we prioritize speed and consistency for high-volume garment changes. If we are shooting a music video or an avant-garde editorial, we experiment with textures—glitter, pigments, or bold color blocking—to create a statement piece.
Why it Matters
When you see these photos, you are seeing the result of a coordinated effort. I often lead teams, meaning I manage the hair stylists and on-set assistants to ensure that the entire cast is camera-ready simultaneously. This reduces downtime on set and keeps the production schedule on track. Whether you need a fresh, dewy look for a brand campaign or something sharp and dramatic for a runway show, my priority is ensuring the final look is polished, professional, and perfectly aligned with the creative vision.
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