'Dancing Queens': Who is Pooja Mehta? Kristijan Burazer's partner runs thriving makeup business

Bravo's 'Dancing Queens' follows the journey of six bold and beautiful female dancers
PUBLISHED MAY 9, 2023
Pooja Mehta will appear in Bravo's 'Dancing Queens' (Instagram/@poojahimovich)
Pooja Mehta will appear in Bravo's 'Dancing Queens' (Instagram/@poojahimovich)

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA: Bravo's 'Dancing Queens' is a delectable mix of passion, glamor, and intense competition. In the show, a group of bold and beautiful ballroom dancers will show off their skills and face off against each other to gain worldwide recognition.

The Bravo reality show follows the journey of Colette Marotto, Leonie Biggs, Gaelle Benchetrit, Sabrina Strasser, Donie Burch, and Pooja Mehta. These amateur dancers will be seen investing their time and money as they fight for recognition in the world of Pro-Am dance competitions. They spend thousands of money on their hair, makeup, and outfits in order to travel, practice and compete with their professional partners. With the release of the show fast approaching, fans are eager to know who these talented women are. Let's start off with Pooja Mehta.

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Who is Pooja Mehta?

Pooja Mehta is a renowned makeup artist. She describes herself as a person who "breaks narratives and experiences life to the fullest." Pooja is married to Shimon Himovich. Together, they follow both Jewish and Hindu cultures. The couple share two children. Pooja, a Scottsdale native, comes from a family of doctors. However, dancing is a family affair as her mother and sister all dance with Colette's ex-pro partner, Kristijan Burazer. As of now, she has switched to Latin to compete in the same field alongside her family.

Pooja has made a name for herself in the makeup industry. She is the owner and CEO of Makiaj, a dynamic company that focuses on "growth, artistry, and authenticity." She started Makiaj in 2010. The official website claims that Pooja "continues to lead her company with cultivating the value of inclusivity." Pooja did her training with a beauty line in Paris, France from the world-renowned beauty and fashion school J.P Fleurimon. She has used a mix of her training and expertise to bring out the best in her. 



 

What is Pooja Mehta's net worth?

There isn't any information available on the Internet about Pooja's exact net worth. However, the makeup artist cum dancer is evidently doing well for herself, considering she has already made her name in the industry. The average salary of founder and CEO in beauty and wellness companies ranges from $40-60K per year, according to Ambition Box. Makiaj provides services to its customers as well as training to those who wish to take beauty classes. There are two kinds of services provided by Pooja's Makiaj. One is lifestyle, which includes hair, makeup, commercial and fashion, and makeup lessons, while the other is bridal, which comes in Western, South Asian, and International varieties. 

'Dancing Queens' will release on Tuesday, May 9 at 9 pm ET on Bravo.

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