There is an association called Cine Costume, Make up Artist and Hair Dressers’ Association (CCMAA). It barred the registration of any female make up artist,  making make up an exclusively male domain. In 2014 November, the Supreme Court asked the Association to put an end to this practice which continued for 59 years. The SC felt this is harassment of women in the 21st century which is ‘ inconceivable and impermissible.’ It asked the film industry across the country including regional cinema hubs to ensure equal opportunity for women.

Charu Khurana who worked as a make up artist of top film stars and politicians broke into this exclusive male club on the strength of the supreme court order. She is the first woman to be registered by CCMAA. Even after the SC order, the association was reluctant to register her, but had to comply after the court threatened to initiate contempt proceedings against its office bearers.