Bollywood actress Kajol took to social media to share an emotional birthday message for her long-time friend and iconic makeup artist Mickey Contractor — a man she credits not just for his artistry, but for his groundbreaking role in redefining the profession in Indian cinema.

“Happy happy birthday to my dearest Mickey,” Kajol wrote, recalling how Mickey did her makeup for her very first photo session when she was just 15 and a half years old. Decades later, he was there again — this time doing her daughter’s makeup for her first big moment at age 14.
“You’ve been a pathbreaker in our industry,” Kajol said, “simply by changing the tag of ‘makeup’ to ‘makeup artist’.”

In a profession where glamour often overshadows humility, Kajol praised Mickey not only for his enduring success but also for his grounded nature. “Through it all, you’ve retained your simplicity and down-to-earth attitude,” she wrote. She ends her post with a warm blessing, “Kudos to everything you’ve achieved and continue to do so. Love you. Have a wonderful year.”

Known for his decades of work with Bollywood’s biggest stars, Mickey Contractor remains one of the most respected names in the beauty industry — and clearly, one of the most cherished by those who know him best.