EP-368 | This viral Udaipur wedding makeup artist was once banned in Bollywood

EP-368 | This viral Udaipur wedding makeup artist was once banned in Bollywood

Author: Asian News International (ANI) November 27, 2025 Duration: 46:00

Namrata Soni is one of India’s most celebrated makeup artists. Over the last two decades, she has worked with the biggest names in the industry and even built her own beauty brand, 'Simply Nam'.


In this episode of the ANI Podcast, she talks about her early years, when female makeup artists were banned from working in Bollywood. She shares how Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan stood by her. Namrata also breaks down the truth about skincare, the Korean-skin myth, and why simple routines work best in India.


Namrata Soni also did the makeup for the bride at the viral Udaipur wedding, which is being called the “wedding of the year” because of its star-studded guest list and the number of Bollywood celebrities who attended.


Watch this podcast to know the real truth about skincare and makeup in India.




Timestamps


00:00 – Introduction

00:32 – The Myth of ‘Korean Skin’

01:33 – Skincare Steps to Avoid if You Have Fillers

03:42 – The 10-Step Skincare Routine

06:53 – The Right Age to Start Your Skincare Journey

06:22 – The No-Makeup Look & Celebrities

11:36 – Unrealistic Expectations of Brides

14:16 – Top Celebrities Namrata Has Worked With

15:43 – Working With International Icons

16:38 – The Reality of the ‘No-Makeup Makeup Look’

18:05 – Why Skin Prep Is Key Before Makeup

20:05 – Sonam Kapoor’s Bridal Looks

22:52 – The Pressure of Walking Into a Makeup Store

29:35 – Being Banned by the Union

32:05 – Gender Bias in Bollywood

41:02 – Delhi vs Mumbai Fashion


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