Masaba Gupta is an Indian Fashion Designer. She is the daughter of the famous cricketer, Viv Richards. Her mother, Neena Gupta has also been a famous Bollywood actress.
Masaba Gupta Bio/Wiki
Name
Masaba Gupta
Nickname
Gupta
Profession
Fashion Designer
Famouse For
Being the daughter of the famous cricketer, Viv Richards
She grew up in Mumbai and received her primary education from there.
Her grandfather, R. N. Gupta, was a Sanskrit scholar and had done M.Phil in this subject.
Masaba wanted to be a tennis player. She practiced a lot but at the age of 16, her enthusiasm declined for the sport.
Her father, Viv Richards has been a renowned cricketer and her mother, Neena Gupta has been a famous Bollywood actress.
Her mother always wanted her to be an actress. But, she took up a music and dance course in London, however, later, she dropped out of it.
When she was 19 years old, she applied for Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai with support from Wendell Rodricks
Masaba is a fashion designer who specializes in ethnic wear for women and uses chiffon, silk, and cotton as well as rich embroidery work.
In 2017, she represented India in an exhibit showcasing re-designs of Levi’s iconic trucker jacket.
In February 2019, Masaba received the ‘Business Excellence & Innovative Best Practices’ award from the former Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh.
Masaba is the 1st Indian designer to do an Instagram show. She also claims that 60% of her sale happens through WhatsApp.
When she supported the Supreme Court ban on firecrackers on the occasion of Diwali, she was trolled and harassed by saying her, ‘an illegitimate West Indian.
