Bollywood actress Kajol's recent birthday wish for makeup artist Mickey Contractor was a heartfelt tribute filled with nostalgia, highlighting their long-standing relationship and Contractor's impact on the industry. Taking to Instagram, Kajol shared a video featuring herself and her daughter, Nysa, getting their makeup done by Mickey.

In her birthday message, Kajol fondly recalled the special moments they've shared over the years. She reminisced about how Mickey did her makeup for her very first photoshoot when she was just 15 and a half years old. The actress also mentioned that he later dolled up her daughter, Nysa, when she was 14, for her "first big day" with her mother.

Beyond the personal anecdotes, Kajol praised Mickey Contractor as a "pathbreaker" in the industry. She lauded him for elevating the profession from simply "make-up" to "makeup artist," recognizing his contribution to transforming the perception and value of makeup artistry in Bollywood. Kajol acknowledged Contractor's achievements and his ability to remain grounded and humble despite his success.

Kajol isn't the only Bollywood celebrity who has worked with Mickey Contractor over his nearly 30-year career. Stars including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, and Ananya Panday have also worked with him.

Contractor's influence extends beyond Bollywood, as he has been associated with MAC Cosmetics for a significant period. He currently serves as the MAC Director of Makeup Artistry in India. Over the years, Mickey has been an inspiration for makeup artists all over the country. In Bollywood, he's left his impression by creating the looks of Urmila Matondkar in Rangeela, Karisma Kapoor in Dil To Pagal Hai and even Kareena Kapoor in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. He’s also been the driving force behind many ad shoots, brand campaigns and magazine covers, like Kareena’s most recent one for Vogue.

The bond between Kajol and Mickey Contractor goes back decades. In fact, Kajol's mother, Tanuja, only agreed to let her daughter debut in Bekhudi after learning that Mickey would be doing her hair and makeup. Kajol also revealed that Mickey was the one who convinced everyone that she should go with her signature unibrow look.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Kajol's latest release is the series “The Trial” Season 2. The legal drama is an adaptation of Robert King and Michelle King's The Good Wife and features Kajol in the lead role.