Neeta Lulla is a renowned Indian costume designer, fashion stylist, and couturier celebrated for her exceptional work in Bollywood and beyond.

Wiki/Biography

Neeta Lulla was born on Friday, March 5, 1965 (age 59 as of 2024), in Mumbai. Her zodiac sign is Pisces. Growing up in Ahmedabad, she was a tomboy, less interested in academics and more drawn to extracurricular activities. While her mother worried about her grades, her father supported her athletic pursuits. To nurture her reading habits, he gifted her popular magazines like “Seventeen” and “Cosmopolitan,” sparking an interest in fashion and Bollywood’s connection to it. To avoid further schooling, Neeta married young. However, her husband encouraged her to complete her education, leading her to pursue a Diploma in Pattern Making and Garment Manufacture from Mumbai’s SNDT University. There, Hemant Trivedi mentored her in makeup, fashion choreography, and styling.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5’4″
• Hair Colour: Light Brown
• Eye Colour: Black

Family & Caste

Neeta Lulla hails from a Hindu family. While details about her parents and siblings remain limited, her family life has played a significant role in shaping her career.

She is married to Dr. Shyam Lulla, a psychiatrist. They have a son, Siddharth Lulla, a businessman, and a daughter, Nishka Lulla, who also works as a designer. Her family provides unwavering support and understanding, balancing her demanding career with a fulfilling home life.

Career

Neeta’s career began assisting fashion choreographer Jeanne Naoroji for two and a half years. Simultaneously, she received a lecturing offer from her college. However, she opted to establish her own business, starting in a single room at home with one worker and a sewing machine. After gaining experience, her brother-in-law (a producer) provided her with an opportunity to design for the Bollywood film “Tamacha.” While successful, her breakthrough came with “Lamhe” (1991).

Before achieving mainstream recognition, she designed for major Bollywood films, including “Manikarnika,” “Hum Aapke Hain Kaun,” “Darr,” “Khal Nayak,” and “Taal.” Her costume designs for Madhuri Dixit and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in “Devdas” (2002) brought her immense popularity. Her clientele expanded to include numerous Bollywood actresses, such as Juhi Chawla, Shilpa Shetty, Salma Azad, Isha Koppikar, and Sridevi. Her work extended beyond Bollywood to international films like “One Night With The King,” “Mistress of Spices,” “Bride & Prejudice,” and “Provoked.”

In 2014, she collaborated with Subhash Ghai to launch “The Whistling Wood International Neeta School of Fashion” in Mumbai, offering courses in fashion, online marketing, and merchandising.

Awards

Neeta Lulla’s exceptional talent has been widely recognized through numerous prestigious awards.

Favourite Things

• Actress: Sridevi
• Icon: Meryl Streep
• Fashion Designer: Alexander McQueen
• Perfume: Angel by Thierry Mugler
• Brand: Prada
• Restaurant: Yauatcha
• Watch: Cartier
• Holiday Destination: Rome, Africa, Dubai
• Colour: Black

Facts/Trivia

• Her hobbies include traveling and adventure sports.
• She’s known for her remarkable collections and is the only Indian fashion designer to win four National Awards.
• She aspired to be a choreographer in college.
• Her business, initially launched with minimal resources, now boasts over 10 lakh clients.
• The House of Neeta Lulla comprises four brands: “Nisshk,” “Neeta Lulla,” “Little Nisshk,” and “N Bride.”
• She designed outfits for Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s wedding, as well as for Bharti Singh’s wedding and reception.
• She has designed for over 350 national and international films until 2020.
• She was present at Divya Bharti’s home when the actress passed away.
• She successfully navigated the challenges of nepotism in the industry by focusing on quality.