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BirthplaceNew Delhi
ProfessionMakeup Artist and Hairstylist
NationalityIndian
Marital statusMarried
SpouseManish Shah
FamilyMother - Jyoti Oberoi (fashion designer)
Mehak Oberoi Biography
Mehak Oberoi is an Indian makeup artist and hairstylist from New Delhi known for her work with Bollywood actresses, award-winning creative shoots, and a V1
Early life and backgroundMehak Oberoi was born and raised in New Delhi into a family involved in business and fashion. Her mother, Jyoti Oberoi, is a fashion designer who owns the label Pirohi. Mehak grew up interested in the beauty and fashion world and initially wanted to pursue hairstyling. Academic challenges—she has described being diagnosed late with dyslexia and attention deficit disorder—shifted her focus toward makeup after encouragement from her mother.
She trained at Pearl Academy in Delhi, completing a diploma course in fashion media makeup, and began her professional journey in the beauty industry working in retail for Inglot Cosmetics before moving into salon and freelance roles.
Career
Mehak built her career through a combination of assistant roles, freelance projects and collaborations. Early on she assisted established makeup artist Renuka Pillai and worked with Kapil Bhalla’s team at fashion events. Aaj Tak also brought her in to do makeup for television anchors, expanding her experience beyond fashion and editorial work.
Her first assignment in films was a one-day shoot with actress Chitrangada Singh that led to an extended booking. A turning point came when Anushka Sharma’s manager contacted her for a photoshoot, an opportunity Mehak identifies as the start of her professional visibility in the glamour industry.
Mehak has created makeup looks for a number of notable Bollywood names, including Tara Sutaria, Sonakshi Sinha, Malaika Arora, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Nora Fatehi, Gauri Khan and Sonam K Ahuja. Her portfolio spans movie sets, magazine covers, red-carpet appearances and television commercials. She is represented for bookings by an agency called Elite Clientele.
Creative work and recognition
Mehak’s work includes a notable underwater makeup project for photographer Arjun Mark. The image from that shoot was honored with a Lucie Award in New York in 2017, and she regards the underwater makeup as among her best creative achievements. In 2020 she received multiple industry awards, winning a Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Best Makeup Artist of the Year and a Vogue Beauty Award for Best Makeup Artist of the Year.
Mehak cites a range of artists who inspire her, including international names such as Pat McGrath, Valerie Gallant and Peter Philips, as well as Indian makeup artists like Anil Chinnappa, Puneet B Saini and Daniel Bauer. She favors products such as lip and cheek tints, face powders and mascaras from various mainstream brands and lists Bobbi Brown among her preferred makeup brands.
Public profile
Mehak is known for her approachable personality and for mixing technical skill with creativity. She has spoken openly about the challenges she faced in school and how those experiences shaped her path into the beauty industry. Personal details she shares publicly include a tattoo on her right arm and a fondness for card games and occasional gambling during festive gatherings.
Personal life
Mehak Oberoi is married to businessman Manish Shah; the couple wed on 27 December 2020. She met him at a Diwali party where they spent hours playing cards and talking. Mehak lives and works between New Delhi and Mumbai as her career demands.
Latest updates
Mehak continues to work with Bollywood talent and on editorial projects through her agency representation. Her recent accolades in 2020 and the Lucie Award-winning underwater image remain highlights of her growing professional reputation.
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Recent Work
Creative underwater makeup that was part of a Lucie Award-winning photograph (2017).
2017Makeup artist for actresses including Tara Sutaria, Sonakshi Sinha, Malaika Arora, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Nora Fatehi, Gauri Khan and Sonam K Ahuja.
OngoingWon Best Makeup Artist of the Year awards in 2020.
2020Career Highlights
- Assisted Renuka Pillai and worked with Kapil Bhalla’s team at fashion events
- First extended Bollywood booking with Chitrangada Singh
- Breakthrough booking for Anushka Sharma’s photoshoot
- Lucie Award-winning underwater makeup photograph (2017)
- Won Dadasaheb Phalke Award and Vogue Beauty Award for Best Makeup Artist of the Year in 2020
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