Renowned fashion designer Masaba Gupta is the daughter of former West Indies cricketer Sir Vivian Richards and Indian actress Neena Gupta. She was born in 1989. Masaba Gupta's parents never married. Her mother Neena Gupta defied so-called societal norms and raised her as a single-mother which came with financial and societal hardships. Masaba Gupta's father Viv Richards got in touch with her when she turned 20
Raised in Mumbai, Masaba Gupta wanted to be a tennis player when she was 8-years-old but dropped the idea when she turned 16. She loved dancing and wanted to join Shiamak Davar group but was advised against it by her mother Neena Gupta
At age 19, Masaba Gupta applied to the Lakme Fashion Week with the help of designer Wendell Rodricks. Owner of the House of Masaba, Masaba Gupta's designs are, especially for women
Masaba Gupta graduated from SNDT women's university in 2009 with a diploma in Apparel Manufacture and Design
Apart from clothes, Masaba has also designed a line of lipsticks in collaboration with Lakme which is called Candy land
Apart from clothes, Masaba has also designed a line of lipsticks in collaboration with Lakme which is called Candy land
Masaba Gupta's brand, House of Masaba, also caters to laptop skins and mobile covers that embody the designer's quirky style
Masaba Gupta's designs marry traditional Indian sensibilities with a touch of modernity. She says her style can be worn by women of any age, anywhere in the world
Masaba Gupta's ability to marry traditional and modern touches to her designs is what sets her label apart. Not only does she design western wear like dresses but her label 'House of Masaba' also has sarees on display
In 2014, Masaba Gupta launched a sportswear line labeled 'Masaba Sprint'. One of the strongest USPs of the label is its ability to create unique prints that incorporate everyday objects into a seamless piece of art
In 2017, Masaba Gupta represented India in an exhibit showcasing re-designs of Levi's iconic trucker jacket. It also featured a re-design by Justin Timberlake and other celebrities. Masaba Gupta went with her signature cow motif
In 2017, Masaba Gupta represented India in an exhibit showcasing re-designs of Levi's iconic trucker jacket. It also featured a re-design by Justin Timberlake and other celebrities. Masaba Gupta went with her signature cow motif
In 2017, when Masaba Gupta tweeted in support of the firecracker ban, few people did not like her stand and trolled her on social media, calling her 'illegitimate West Indian' and a 'b*****d child'. Refusing to back down, Masaba responded to the trolls by saying that she is a product of two legitimate personalities and is a proud Indo-Caribbean girl
In 2017, when Masaba Gupta tweeted in support of the firecracker ban, few people did not like her stand and trolled her on social media, calling her 'illegitimate West Indian' and a 'b*****d child'. Refusing to back down, Masaba responded to the trolls by saying that she is a product of two legitimate personalities and is a proud Indo-Caribbean girl
Masaba Gupta added that she is 'immune' to this as she has been called these names since she was 10. 'My legitimacy comes from the work I do and what my contribution to society has been. And you can try but you will not be able to raise a single finger on either of the two,' she said
Masaba Gupta says denims are loved the world over. She says pieces of denim are universal favourite apparel which is agnostic of trends and genders. In this picture, Masaba is seen wearing a denim dress with South Indian writing on it - a pretty cool style statement
Masaba Gupta says denims are loved the world over. She says pieces of denim are universal favourite apparel which is agnostic of trends and genders. In this picture, Masaba is seen wearing a denim dress with South Indian writing on it - a pretty cool style statement
In 2015, Masaba Gupta had a court marraige with producer Madhu Mantena on June 2, 2015. This was followed by a celebration bash that was attended by several Bollywood folk. In November 2015, Masaba Gupta and Madhu Mantena hosted an extravagant wedding reception with a host of film personalities coming together to join in on the celebrations.
Masaba Gupta had checked in to the clinic in January 2016 for help with various issues, chief among them her post-marriage weight gain. "I then stuck to their methods for the whole year. It was a health call I had to take,” she says. The result was an entirely new approach to health and food. Not to mention a whole new sass.
Masaba Gupta says that women have a raw deal when it comes to body image. How we feel about our bodies could be half the battle won. 'A little extra arm fat is okay, if your weight is in check,' she argues. 'Your goal should be to run up a flight of stairs unhindered, to go eight hours without 30 cups of coffee. As women, we should shut the voices in our heads. There is too much scrutiny going on in front of the mirror.'
In this image Masaba Gupta is seen emulating Victoria Beckham's iconic pose. A number of personalities have tried this pose including Kourtney Kardashian
Masaba Gupta says that women have a raw deal when it comes to body image. How we feel about our bodies could be half the battle won. 'A little extra arm fat is okay, if your weight is in check,' she argues. 'Your goal should be to run up a flight of stairs unhindered, to go eight hours without 30 cups of coffee. As women, we should shut the voices in our heads. There is too much scrutiny going on in front of the mirror.'
In this image Masaba Gupta is seen emulating Victoria Beckham's iconic pose. A number of personalities have tried this pose including Kourtney Kardashian
Masaba Gupta says travelling solo liberates her from the daily chaos of life and makes her a better observant individual. Talking about solo travelling, Masaba said, "I think the most important thing I get to do when travelling solo, is spending time with myself and absorbing the energy of the place I am in. In a city like Mumbai, when you have a crazy professional life, we are always surrounded by people, and all we are doing is interacting either with professionals or friends. There is so much noise around us and it goes in our headspace as well."
In this picture, Masaba Gupta is seen with her father and former Windies star cricketer Sir Vivian Richards who she thinks is the 'fittest man'
In this picture, Masaba Gupta is seen with her father and former Windies star cricketer Sir Vivian Richards who she thinks is the 'fittest man'
In 2018, Masaba Gupta had a reunion at her father Viv Richards' birthday celebrations with her mother Neena Gupta. Masaba shared a picture from the gathering on Instagram and wrote, "It's been a bit astonishing, how short life can be .. which is why I dropped every single 'important' thing I was doing to come surprise my dad on his birthday today & even had an impromptu family reunion. Missing the husband, though. Happy birthday, dad - I’m really trying to make this emotional, but you’re 66 now & still can’t send a Whatsapp & think a smartphone is the devil incarnate." (sic)
Masaba Gupta suffers from Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD), a condition of multiple cysts in the ovaries. The lifestyle disorder is known to have a connection with weight. She chose to control her diet and tweak her routine instead of relying on pills to keep the condition that's characterised by erratic hormone levels and infertility, in check
Masaba Gupta suffers from Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD), a condition of multiple cysts in the ovaries. The lifestyle disorder is known to have a connection with weight. She chose to control her diet and tweak her routine instead of relying on pills to keep the condition that's characterised by erratic hormone levels and infertility, in check
In August 2018, Masaba Gupta took to Instagram to post a long joint statement addressing her separation from Madhu Mantena. She wrote, 'To our family and friends, with a lot of sadness, Madhu and I have today decided to go on a trial separation in our marriage. Both of us have taken this decision after consulting professionals and our parents. The only thing we are ready to say right now is, 'what we both want out of life individually and separately is putting unnecessary pressure on the marriage and the love that we share. Hence we would take time off from each other and our marriage to figure out for ourselves what we want out of this life.' (sic)
In March 2019, Masaba Gupta and filmmaker Madhu Mantena filed for divorce at Bandra Court in Mumbai. In a joint statement, Masaba Gupta and Madhu Mantena said, 'After much thought and consideration, we have come to an amicable conclusion on all matters. We have decided to move forward separately and get divorced.' 'We are two individuals who respect and care for each other and have made our own choices. We would appreciate if we are given our privacy in this time,' they added.
In March 2019, Masaba Gupta and filmmaker Madhu Mantena filed for divorce at Bandra Court in Mumbai. In a joint statement, Masaba Gupta and Madhu Mantena said, 'After much thought and consideration, we have come to an amicable conclusion on all matters. We have decided to move forward separately and get divorced.' 'We are two individuals who respect and care for each other and have made our own choices. We would appreciate if we are given our privacy in this time,' they added.
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