Khush Singh
Khush Singh | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 15, 1975 India |
| Occupation(s) | Make-up artist, producer, director, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Known for | CEO of mKarma Cosmetics and Karma Portfolios; makeup design for magazines, celebrities, and runway events; film production and direction |
| Notable work | The Asian Woman: Beauty and Glamour, The Eyes Have It!, The Red Robin (producer) |
Khush Singh (born September 15, 1975) is an American make-up artist, producer, director, and entrepreneur originally from India. She serves as the CEO of both mKarma Cosmetics and Karma Portfolios. Her cosmetic products are available in more than 1,000 retail locations spanning five countries throughout Southeast Asia and the United States.
Biography
After earning her degree from Florida International University, Khush began her professional journey as a freelance director and television news reporter for TV Asia. In 1999, she moved back to New York City to focus on creative projects and to develop a cosmetics brand catering specifically to South Asian consumers. Her brand made its first appearance at the Canadian Cosmetics Show held in Toronto, which paved the way for launching the Indian-focused line Khush in 2006.
In addition to creating products, Khush has designed makeup for magazines, celebrities, and runway events. She has also served as the principal makeup artist on multiple television programs and pilot episodes. As an author, she has published two books: The Asian Woman: Beauty and Glamour and The Eyes Have It! She attributes her work to a deep-seated passion for artistic expression through makeup.
Film
Through her production company mKarma, Khush has produced and directed a variety of short films, reality series, and movies including Faces, Choices, A Legacy Lost, TV Asia (TV Series), Day Care Diaries (TV Series), Mom's Cooking (TV Series – Makeup), as well as the critically lauded film The Bicycle.
Her debut feature film production was The Red Robin, which she co-produced with Michael Wechsler, Jonathan Sanger, and Rick Porras.
Filmography & Television
| Year | Title | Role | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Faces | Writer/Director | Short film |
| 2000 | Light it up | Director, Producer | Feature film |
| 2000–2004 | TV Asia: Interview Specials | Interviewer | Television series |
| 2002 | Trouble and Style | Makeup Artist, Stylist | Feature film |
| 2003 | Choices | Director, Writer, Producer | Feature film |
| 2004 | The Wedding | Director, Writer, Producer | Feature film |
| 2006 | Ancient Art | Writer, Director | Documentary |
| 2007 | And Then There Was You | Director, Writer | Short film |
| 2009 | Mom's Cooking | Producer | Feature film |
| 2011 | One Day | Producer | Feature film |
| 2011 | Luzia | Producer | Feature film |
| 2012 | The Red Robin | Producer | Feature film |
| 2013 | "Chemistry" | Producer | Feature film |
| 2013 | "Chu & Blossom" | Producer | Feature film |
| 2013 | "52 Hertz" | Executive Producer | Documentary film |
Personal life
Khush lives in New Jersey with her children and maintains additional homes in Toronto, Dubai, Mumbai, California, and upstate New York.
Books
- Khush Singh Beauty: The Asian Women: Beauty and Glamour (2005)
- Khush Singh Beauty: The Eyes Have It! (2007)