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Sandhya Shekar Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 14, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth11 June

BirthplaceUdupi, Karnataka

ProfessionMakeup Artist and Hairstylist

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilySister - Soumya Prashant (Counselor)

Sandhya Shekar Biography

Indian makeup artist and hairstylist known for natural, no-makeup looks; has worked with top Bollywood talent and on international stages including Cannes,

Early life and background
Sandhya Shekar was born on 11 June and hails from Udupi, Karnataka. She grew up with an early fascination for makeup, experimenting with her mother’s cosmetics as a child. Her formal education includes an MBA in finance and marketing from the International School of Business & Media. She later pursued professional training in makeup and hair, completing a short course at the London School of Beauty and Makeup and further study with Nahush Pise.

Career
Sandhya began her professional life in the corporate world, working for a year at Yes Bank in Bangalore before deciding to follow her passion for makeup. After leaving banking she trained under local artists and invested in additional courses and masterclasses to refine her craft.

Her first notable industry work came in 2015, when she did makeup and hairstyling for an MTV promo and completed her first fashion editorial for Grazia. From those early assignments she built a reputation for creating natural, no-makeup looks that emphasize subtlety and skin-like finishes.

She has worked extensively across editorial, advertising and celebrity makeup. Her credits include fashion and beauty shoots for major magazines such as Vogue India, Elle India, Harper’s Bazaar, Grazia, GQ, Marie Claire and Cosmopolitan, along with television commercials and print campaigns.

Sandhya has been the makeup artist for several leading Bollywood actors. Her roster of clients includes Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, Anushka Sharma, Kangana Ranaut, Jacqueline Fernandez, Aditi Rao Hydari and Parineeti Chopra. Notably, she has worked on Deepika Padukone’s looks for high-profile events including Cannes and the Met Gala, and she was responsible for Deepika’s wedding makeup.

Her industry recognition includes awards such as Elle Artist of the Year in 2016 and the Vogue India Beauty Award for Best Makeup Artist of the Year in 2018. She has also served as a judge for Nyx Cosmetics’ Face Awards in 2017 and 2018 and delivered a masterclass for Elle.

Sandhya has collaborated with international hair and makeup artists as well, assisting French hairdresser Laurent Philippon at New York Fashion Week in 2020 and working with LA-based makeup artist Roshar. Beyond celebrity work, she began her career doing bridal hair and makeup to support herself while building a professional portfolio.

Public profile
Sandhya is known publicly by the nickname "Sandy" and is recognized for a signature approach that favors natural finishes. She maintains a visible presence within the beauty community through masterclasses, trade shows and annual short courses aimed at continual learning.

Her training background includes mentorships and ongoing professional development; she cites early inspiration from makeup artist Sithara Kudige, with whom she remains friends. Outside of makeup, Sandhya enjoys listening to classical music and gardening. She follows a non-vegetarian diet.

She has also shown commitment to fitness and community events: in 2015 she completed the half marathon at the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon and received a finisher’s medal.

Latest updates
Sandhya continues to work on editorial and celebrity assignments and to participate in international fashion events. She remains active in educational initiatives for emerging artists, offering masterclasses and attending industry exhibitions and trade shows to both learn and teach.

Personal life
Sandhya is unmarried. Her family includes a sister, Soumya Prashant, who works as a counselor. Her boyfriend is listed as photographer Vikas Vasudev. She holds Indian nationality and identifies with the Gemini zodiac sign.

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Recent Work

MTV promo

Makeup and hairstyling for an MTV promotional shoot (2015)

2015
Grazia fashion editorial

First fashion editorial published in Grazia (2015)

2015
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Career Highlights

  1. Madeup and hairstylist for top Bollywood celebrities including Deepika Padukone
  2. Worked on looks for international events such as Cannes and the Met Gala
  3. Won Elle Artist of the Year (2016) and Vogue India Beauty Award for Best Makeup Artist (2018)
  4. Served as judge for Nyx Cosmetics’ Face Awards (2017, 2018) and delivered masterclasses for Elle
  5. Assisted at New York Fashion Week with Laurent Philippon (2020)
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Sandhya Shekar was born on 11 June.

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