Masaba Gupta is a renowned Indian fashion designer, famously known for her unique designs and vibrant style. She’s also a prominent public figure, openly sharing her life journey and experiences.

Wiki/Biography

Masaba Gupta was born on November 1, 1989 (age 35 as of 2024), in Delhi, India. Her family later moved to Mumbai, where she received her early education. Initially aspiring to be a tennis player, she shifted her focus to music and dance around the age of 16. While she desired to join Shiamak Davar’s dance group, her mother encouraged other paths. She pursued music and dance studies in London before enrolling at Premlila Vithaldas Polytechnic college of Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women’s University in Mumbai for higher education focusing on Apparel Manufacture and Design.

Physical Appearance

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

Family

Parents & Siblings

Masaba is the daughter of renowned cricketer Viv Richards and Bollywood actress Neena Gupta. Raised primarily by her mother, she doesn’t have any siblings. Her parents were never married.

Husband & Children

Masaba married film producer Madhu Mantena in June 2015, but they divorced in March 2019. She subsequently married actor Satyadeep Mishra in an intimate ceremony on January 27, 2023. The couple welcomed a baby girl on October 11, 2024.

Career

At 19, with the support of fashion designer Wendell Rodricks, Masaba applied to and participated in Lakmé Fashion Week. Known for her bold style and creative naming conventions (her first collection was titled ‘Kattran’), she specializes in women’s ethnic wear using cotton, chiffon, and silk with intricate embroidery. Masaba’s work has earned her significant recognition in India and internationally. She represented India in a 2017 exhibition showcasing redesigns of Levi’s iconic trucker jacket alongside Justin Timberlake and other global celebrities. In 2018, she notably launched a hijab-saree line, catering to Muslim women’s desire for high fashion.

Favourite Things

• Tennis Player: Sania Mirza
• Beverage: Red Wine

Facts

Masaba enjoys tennis, music, and dance. Her grandfather, R. N. Gupta, was a Sanskrit scholar with an M.Phil in the subject. She received the ‘Business Excellence & Innovative Best Practices’ award from former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in February 2019. She was the first Indian designer to host an Instagram show and credits WhatsApp for 60% of her sales. She faced online harassment after supporting the Supreme Court’s ban on firecrackers during Diwali. A Netflix web series based on her life premiered on August 28, 2020.

Key Milestones in Masaba Gupta’s Life

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