Natasha Arya On Creative Repertoires

Delhi-based make-up artist Natasha Arya takes a creative approach in her work. With a journey of seven years, her repertoire of work includes Bollywood, bridals and editorials. Her vision is to launch a salon, a make-up line and have a global presence

Glorious start

Make-up has always fascinated me, and as I grew, my fascination for it also increased. It was hence, natural for me to to take make-up artistry as a profession. I pursued a professional make-up course from FatMu in Mumbai, and right after it, my first big break in Bollywood movies came. I have worked on films such as, Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 and Wedding Pulav, where my work was appreciated. I have had the opportunity to work with famous names such as, Charu Parashar, Priyanka Gupta, Yashodhara, Kanika Goyal, and renowned make-up artists like Vidya Tikari, Saniya Shadadpuri, Virginia Holmes, among others. My interviews on BBC World and NDTV Good Times opened more avenues and connected me to the world. Another big break was being appointed as the official make-up partner for Destination Wedding Planner’s Congress in Dubai. It has been seven incredible years of learning and I still feel as passionate and excited as I was for my first gig.

Challenges faced

As an entrepreneur, one of the biggest challenges is to make sure that people know of me and recognise my efforts. Initially, not having a regular income may give one sleepless nights, but when you believe in your work and are consistent and zealous, you will be successful. It is imperative to stay updated on the latest trends and work on versatile projects.

Being an independent artist