Masaba grew up in Mumbai and received her early education there. |
Her grandfather, R. N. Gupta, excelled in Sanskrit studies, holding an M.Phil in the subject. |
Initially aspiring to become a tennis player, Masaba later shifted her focus. |
Her father, Viv Richards, is a renowned cricketer, and her mother, Neena Gupta, is a famous Bollywood actress. |
Due to her father's prior marriage, her parents did not officially tie the knot. |
Despite her mother's wishes for her to become an actress, Masaba pursued a music and dance course in London before dropping out. |
At 19, she applied for Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai with mentorship from Wendell Rodricks. |
Specializing in ethnic women's wear, Masaba uses fabrics like chiffon, silk, cotton, and intricate embroidery. |
In 2017, she showcased re-designs of Levi’s trucker jacket, representing India. |
Masaba was honored with the 'Business Excellence & Innovative Best Practices' award by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in February 2019. |
She made history as the first Indian designer to hold an Instagram fashion show, attributing 60% of her sales to WhatsApp. |
Facing criticism for supporting the ban on firecrackers during Diwali, Masaba was labeled hurtful names online. |
The Netflix series "Masaba Masaba" is a portrayal of Masaba Gupta's life, debuting on 28 August 2020. |