Namrata Soni

Makeup Artist, Hairstylist

Indian Mumbai

Quick Info

ProfessionMakeup Artist, Hairstylist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth06/10/1994
Age31 years
BirthplaceMumbai

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameNamrata Soni
NicknameNamo or Nams

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorDark Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityJai Hind College, Mumbai
OtherDelamar Academy of Makeup, London

Personal Life

Food HabitNon-Vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage DateNot Known

Family

HusbandSameer Soni (Pilot)
SiblingsSister - Priya
SpouseSameer Soni (Pilot)

Career

DebutFilm: She worked as the hairstylist of Shahrukh Khan and Amrita Rao for the movie 'Main Hoon Na' (2004).
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • In 2007, she won International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) award for her ageing make-up design for the film Om Shanti Om (2007)
  • In 2010, she was nominated for IIFA award in the category of 'Best Makeup Artist' for her work in the movies Aisha (2010) and I hate love storys (2010)
  • In 2015, she won 'Elle Beauty Award' in the category of 'Hair and Beauty Icon.'
  • In 2019, she won 'Dadasaheb Phalke Award' in the category of 'Best Hair and Makeup Artist of the year'
  • Vogue Beauty Awards
  • Vogue Industry Super Hero
  • Femina Women of the Year
  • Cosmopolitan Makeup Artist of the Year
Notable WorksCreated iconic looks for celebrities including Deepika Padukone in Om Shanti Om, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja at Cannes, Janhvi Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Disha Patani, Radhika Apte, and Sonakshi Sinha.
Business VenturesFounded Namrata Soni Makeup Academy in 2019; Launched beauty brand Simply Nam in December 2020, focusing on vegan and sustainable products tailored for Indian women.

Favourites

FoodButter Chicken
ActorShah Rukh Khan
ActressSonam K Ahuja
Style Icon
BollywoodSonam K Ahuja
HollywoodGwyneth Paltrow
Song'Shape of You' by Ed Sheeran
Makeup EssentialsSunscreen and Eyelash Curler

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Namrata Soni dreamed of becoming a pilot or a lawyer during her childhood.
2. She has collaborated with renowned magazines such as Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and more.
3. She shares a close relationship with Sonam K Ahuja.
4. Before 2014, Namrata Soni encountered obstacles in the predominantly male makeup industry.
5. She established her own makeup school, the Namrata Soni Makeup Academy, to educate students in makeup techniques.
6. She started her career at age 20 by assisting hairstylist Coleen Khan.
7. In 2014, the Supreme Court of India ended the 59-year ban on women working as makeup artists in Bollywood after her decade-long fight.
8. She is known for her signature luminous skin-like makeup look.
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