About the artist

Meet Aarav, Celebrity Makeup Artist

Based in Bengaluru, Aarav creates makeup for films, advertising shoots, TV serials, bridal celebrations, fashion shows, and special occasions โ€” looks designed for the camera, the occasion, and the individual.

Aarav applying blush with a brush to a model in a pink blouse and turquoise half-saree during an outdoor shoot

Makeup should feel like the person wearing it, only ready for the spotlight.

Aarav on location with a client wearing a fresh, natural daytime makeup look

The approach

Understanding the Person, the Occasion and the Vision.

A great makeup look starts long before the first brush stroke. It starts with understanding who is wearing it, where it will be seen, and what it needs to say.

On a production, that means reading the brief, the character and the lighting, and keeping the look consistent from the first take to the last. For a campaign or a fashion shoot, it means working with the photographer, stylist and creative team so the makeup supports the story. For a wedding or celebration, it means listening โ€” to the outfit, the rituals, the time of day, and how you want to feel when you look back at the photographs.

Whatever the setting, the aim stays the same: a look that feels right for the brief and photographs beautifully.

Areas of work

Where the Work Happens.

From film sets and studio floors to wedding mandaps and fashion runways.

All Makeup Services

Aarav applying blush with a brush to a model in a pink blouse and turquoise half-saree during an outdoor shoot

01 Film & TV

Film & Television Makeup

For film productions, TV serials, and other screen-based projects.

  • Production-specific makeup requirements
  • Camera-ready looks that hold through the shoot
  • Coordination around shoot schedules
  • Enquiries for individual projects or production teams

Smiling studio portrait of a woman in a pink silk saree with emerald-and-diamond jewellery and soft pink eye makeup

02 Advertising

Advertising & Photoshoot Makeup

For advertising campaigns, product shoots, brand campaigns, and commercial photography.

  • Camera-conscious makeup for stills and video
  • Looks built around the creative brief
  • Coordination with photographers and production teams

Bride outdoors in an ivory saree with a maroon zari border, an embroidered maroon blouse, gold temple jewellery and bridal mehendi

03 Bridal

Bridal Makeup

For wedding ceremonies and the celebrations around them.

  • Bridal looks suited to each ceremony
  • Makeup consultation and look planning
  • Enquiries for wedding dates and venues

Close-up studio portrait with pink eyeshadow, glowing skin and pink lips, styled with emerald-and-diamond jewellery

04 Fashion

Fashion Shows & Editorial

For fashion presentations, creative shoots, and editorial projects.

  • Creative and editorial looks
  • Coordination with stylists and creative teams
  • Project-based bookings

Smiling woman in a green and gold checked silk saree with temple jewellery, beside a marigold flower garland

05 Occasions

Party & Special Occasion Makeup

For parties, engagements, receptions, celebrations, and other special occasions.

  • Event-appropriate makeup
  • Look consultation before the day
  • Enquiries based on date and location

What clients can expect

The Details Matter.

  1. 01

    A Look Built Around the Brief

    Makeup planned around the occasion, creative direction, and desired finish.

  2. 02

    Camera-Conscious Artistry

    Attention to how makeup appears in photography, video, and different lighting conditions.

  3. 03

    Clear Project Coordination

    A straightforward discussion about requirements, schedule, location, and expectations.

  4. 04

    A Personal Approach

    An opportunity to discuss the preferred look before confirming the booking.

From enquiry to the finished look

Working Together.

  1. 01

    Share the details

    Message on WhatsApp or call with the date, location, occasion or project, and the look you have in mind.

  2. 02

    Discuss the look

    Talk through references, outfit or wardrobe, lighting and schedule so the look is planned around the brief.

  3. 03

    Confirm the booking

    Availability, timings, travel and pricing are confirmed directly before the date is reserved.

  4. 04

    On the day

    Makeup is applied on schedule, with attention to how it will look in person and on camera.

On set & in the chair

Beyond the Final Frame.

  • Aarav applying blush with a brush to a model in a pink blouse and turquoise half-saree during an outdoor shoot
    01Aarav at Work
  • Aarav on location with a client wearing a fresh, natural daytime makeup look
    02On Location
  • Close-up of bridal eye makeup with shimmering rose-gold lids, defined lashes and pink lips, with henna on the raised hand
    03The Eye Detail
  • Aarav on location in the evening with a client in a black saree with a red zari border
    04Evening Schedule
  • Woman in a green silk saree looking down, showing soft green shimmer eye makeup, defined brows and red lips
    05Soft Shimmer
  • Smiling studio portrait of a woman in a pink silk saree with emerald-and-diamond jewellery and soft pink eye makeup
    06Pink & Emerald Glam

Have a project in mind?

Let's Talk About Your Look.

Whether it's a production, a shoot or a celebration, start with a message to Aarav about what you have in mind.

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