Quick Info
| Profession | Entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 05/11/1944 |
| Age | 81 years |
| Birthplace | Samarkand, Uzbekistan |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Shahnaz Husain |
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| Famous For | Ayurvedic Beauty Products |
| Summary | Shahnaz Husain is an Indian entrepreneur and the founder, chairperson, and managing director of The Shahnaz Husain Group. She is widely recognized as a pioneer of the herbal and Ayurvedic beauty care movement, having taken India’s traditional Ayurvedic knowledge to a global audience through her network of franchise salons, retail outlets, and beauty training academies. Her company formulates over 380 herbal and Ayurvedic beauty and health care products, and she has been honored with several national and international awards for her contributions to trade, industry, and Ayurvedic innovation. |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Brown |
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| Hair Color | Dark Copper Golden Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | La Martiniere, Lucknow, India |
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| College/University | Queen Mary's, Allahabad |
| Educational Qualification | Cosmetology Training |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Hobbies | Writing Poems, Reading, Painting |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Justice Nasir Ullah Beg |
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| Mother | Sayeeda Begum |
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Career
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| Controversy | A case of dowry torture was lodged against her by Rabiya Hussain, widow of Shahnaz's only son Sameer Hussain |
| Company | Shahnaz Husain Group |
| Founded | 1977 |
| Business Details | Global network of over 600 franchise salons, retail outlets, and beauty training academies with 380 Ayurvedic formulations for beauty and health care |
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Favourites
| Food | Dal, Chapati, Biryani |
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| Colour | White |
| Destination | London |
| Book | The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shahnaz got married at 15 and became a mother at 16. | |
| 2. Her daughter, Nelofar Husain Currimbhoy, is focused on Research and Development. | |
| 3. She completed 10 years of training in cosmetic therapy and cosmetology from top institutions. | |
| 4. Shahnaz was the first to introduce Ayurvedic Care and Cure globally. | |
| 5. In 1971, she started her own herbal clinic with a small investment. | |
| 6. She created around 375 formulations for beauty and health products. | |
| 7. Shahnaz empowered many housewives to open salons at home. | |
| 8. She attended the Summit of Entrepreneurs with U.S. President Barack Obama. | |
| 9. Shahnaz established a free beauty training school for the visually impaired. | |
| 10. Her organization is one of the largest in India's beauty industry, with over 600 franchise clinics, shops, schools, and spas worldwide. | |
| 11. She completed training in cosmetic therapy and cosmetology from top institutions abroad. | |
| 12. In 1977, she started her own herbal clinic in Delhi with an investment of Rs 35,000. | |
| 13. She created around 375-380 formulations for beauty and health products. | |
| 14. In 1980, she represented India at the Festival of India in London, where her products broke cosmetic sales records at Selfridges. | |
| 15. She worked as a freelance writer for a beauty magazine before attending beauty school. | |
| 16. She has lectured at leading international universities on Ayurveda and spoken at both the House of Lords and House of Commons in the British Parliament. | |
| 17. She has walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival and has been featured as a subject at Harvard for 'Emerging Markets'. |