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Mickey Contractor Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 5, 2026 • 4 min read

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Date of birth6 October

BirthplaceMumbai, India

ProfessionMakeup Artist

NationalityIndia

Marital statusMarried

SpouseMeher Contractor

FamilySon - Yohan Contractor; Daughter - Bianca Contractor

Mickey Contractor Biography

Mickey Contractor is a Mumbai-born makeup artist celebrated for shaping Bollywood’s beauty looks over more than three decades. Known for a signature smokey

Early life and background
Mickey Contractor, born Mehernoush Contractor, grew up in Mumbai and is of Parsi Zoroastrian background. His date of birth is listed as October 6, though the year has not been publicly documented. He originally studied science before moving into the beauty industry, a shift that initially worried his mother but later received her support.

Career
Contractor began his career in the hair and beauty trade, training at the Tokyo Beauty Parlour in Mumbai and working as a hairdresser in the 1970s. An early turning point came when he was asked to style the hair of the actress Helen during her visit to his salon; her suggestion that he consider makeup work helped redirect his ambitions toward a career in film hairstyling and makeup. He spent roughly 13 years building experience doing hair and makeup for supporting actors and extras before gaining recognition through portrait work with photographer Gautam Rajadhyaksha.

His first film credit as a lead makeup artist for a heroine came on Kajol’s debut film Bekhudi (1992), and the two developed a long-standing professional friendship. Contractor has since become a regular collaborator for many leading Bollywood personalities and films, contributing hair and makeup for projects such as Hum Aapke Hain Kaun (1994), Dil Toh Pagal Hai (1997), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Mohabbatein (2000), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), Don (2006), My Name Is Khan (2010), Karthik Calling Karthik (2010), Veere Di Wedding (2018) and Angrezi Medium (2020).

Beyond films, Contractor spent a decade working in advertising, a period he described as formative for developing sophisticated and technically complex makeup techniques. His advertising work helped reintroduce him to film and celebrity clients with enhanced expertise. He has also worked extensively on magazine covers and modelling campaigns, and has been the makeup artist for high-profile wedding looks and international travel assignments with clients such as Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nita Ambani.

Industry roles and products
Mickey Contractor served as Director of Makeup Artistry for M·A·C Cosmetics India when the brand entered the market there. In collaboration with M·A·C, he developed and launched a signature collection of products; several items associated with his collaboration include Paint Pot in “Bare Study,” eye kohl and eyeshadow shades, brushes, mascara and lip and cheek products. He has spoken about the satisfaction of conceiving and testing a collection and seeing it accepted by both customers and professional makeup artists.

Recognition
Over his career Contractor has received numerous industry awards. He won awards for Best Makeup/Technical Excellence for Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Kal Ho Naa Ho and received an IIFA Award for Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Fashion and beauty award recognition includes ELLE Beauty Awards’ Makeup Artist Icon (2017), Vogue Beauty Awards’ Best of Beauty Award and industry superhero title (2017), and Filmfare Glamour and Style Awards’ The Specialist Award (2019). He has been a recurring judge at major beauty award events, including a long association with Vogue Beauty Awards and several appearances as a judge for ELLE Beauty Awards.

Signature style and approach
Contractor built a reputation for the smokey eye look he popularized on leading actresses and photoshoots, and over time he has increasingly favored natural, dewy “no-makeup” aesthetics—a look for which he is widely credited in India. His career spans more than three decades and encompasses film, advertising, editorial and product development.

Public profile
Contractor is known to work closely with a range of celebrities, having done makeup for names such as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez, Kajol, Shilpa Shetty, Alia Bhatt and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. He is an animal lover and occasionally shares images of his pet Mowgli on social media. Personal details on lifestyle choices appear in public profiles, and his family life includes his wife, Meher Contractor, and two children: son Yohan Contractor, a photographer, and daughter Bianca Contractor, a model.

Latest updates
Recent credits listed include work on films up to Angrezi Medium (2020) and Veere Di Wedding (2018). He continues to be active in both editorial and commercial spheres, and his collaborations with international brands remain a noted part of his professional profile.

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Recent Work

Angrezi Medium

Makeup artist credit on the 2020 film

2020
Veere Di Wedding

Makeup artist credit on the 2018 film

2018
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Career Highlights

  1. Debut film makeup credit on Bekhudi (1992) with Kajol
  2. Worked on major Bollywood films including Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Kal Ho Naa Ho
  3. Director of Makeup Artistry for M·A·C Cosmetics India and creator of a collaborative product collection
  4. Multiple industry awards including IIFA and ELLE Beauty Awards
  5. Longtime judge at Vogue Beauty Awards and ELLE Beauty Awards
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mickey Contractor born?

Mickey Contractor was born on 6 October.

What is Mickey Contractor known for?

Mickey Contractor is known for makeup Artist.

What is Mickey Contractor’s marital status?

Mickey Contractor's marital status is listed as Married.

Who is Mickey Contractor married to?

Mickey Contractor is publicly listed as married to Meher Contractor.