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Amit Thakur Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 28, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth26 October 1991

Age31 Years (as of 2022)

BirthplaceMumbai

ProfessionCelebrity hair stylist

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyMother - Rani Thakur

Amit Thakur Biography

Amit Thakur is an Indian celebrity hairstylist from Mumbai known for styling top Bollywood stars and co-founding Manemaniac Hair Studio. He trained with L

Early life and background

Amit Thakur was born on 26 October 1991 in Mumbai, where he also grew up and attended St. Xavier’s High School. He completed a B.Sc in Communication & Mass Media and pursued professional hairstyling training with L’Oral Professionnel India. His hometown and base of work remain Mumbai.

Career

Thakur found his calling in hairstyling in his early twenties after spending time around a cousin’s salon. He began building a professional profile by showcasing his skills at fashion week at age 21 and gained wider recognition after styling actor Huma Qureshi for public events. From there he developed a reputation as a go-to hair artist for red-carpet appearances, film promotions, weddings, and editorial shoots.

Over the years Amit has worked with a number of high-profile Bollywood names. His credits include styling looks for Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif, Jhanvi Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Tiger Shroff and Yo Yo Honey Singh. He contributed to Deepika Padukone’s looks for the film Padmavat and worked on Katrina Kaif’s hair for the promotions of films including Bharat and Sooryavanshi. He has also styled actors for weddings, notably working on Nayanthara’s wedding on 9 June 2022.

In addition to client work, Amit has been active in editorial and magazine work; his styling has appeared in titles such as Elle, Vogue India, Femina and Grazia India. He is the founder of Mane Masters Hair Academy, where he provides training for aspiring hair artists, and he co-founded the Manemaniac Hair Studio in Bandra West, Mumbai, which serves a celebrity clientele.

Public profile

Amit has spoken in interviews about his collaborative approach with celebrities, describing instances where artistes gave him creative freedom and detailing pre-planning processes for wedding styling. He has said that certain clients place particular trust in the artist’s vision, which he values when creating looks.

His public persona is visible on social media through lifestyle and professional posts. He is a fitness enthusiast who shares workouts and maintains interests such as painting, sketching and singing. Publicly observable habits noted in media coverage include vaping and occasional alcohol consumption. He enjoys swimming in lakes.

Personal life

Amit is unmarried. He is the son of Rani Thakur; his father’s name is not listed in available public information. He follows a non-vegetarian diet. Physical details reported include a height of approximately 170 cm (5 7") and a weight around 70 kg.

Latest updates

Amit continues to operate from Mumbai through his salon and academy, and remained active in celebrity styling and training work through at least mid-2022. His studio address is listed as Manemaniac Hair Studio, 4/43 Rafi Mansion 28th Road, Gurunanak Park, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400052.

Controversies

In 2017 Amit’s name appeared in media coverage connected to a broader reporting thread; when contacted on camera by reporters he initially affirmed his identity and subsequently denied involvement in the matter being discussed, saying the reporter had reached the wrong person. That exchange was part of public broadcast reporting at the time.
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Recent Work

Nayanthara wedding styling

Styled actress Nayanthara's hair for her wedding on 9 June 2022.

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Career Highlights

  1. Styled looks for Deepika Padukone, including work on the film Padmavat (2018).
  2. Styled Katrina Kaif for promotions of Bharat (2019) and Sooryavanshi (2021).
  3. Styled Huma Qureshi early in his career, a breakthrough that increased his public profile.
  4. Founder of Mane Masters Hair Academy and co-founder of Manemaniac Hair Studio in Mumbai.
  5. Work featured in Elle, Vogue India, Femina and Grazia India.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Amit Thakur born?

26 October 1991

What is Amit Thakur known for?

Celebrity hair stylist

What is Amit Thakur’s marital status?

Unmarried