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Indian Software Engineer’s Side Hustle As 'Mehendi Artist' In US Earns Her Up To ₹10K Per Hour - VIDEO
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· September 8, 2026
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Key points A recent video featuring Priyancka Jaiin discussing her earnings has gained nearly 10 million views on Instagram. She charges $100 an hour for her mehendi services, which can earn her up to ₹10K per hour.
An Indian software engineer has turned her passion for mehendi into a profitable side business. Priyancka Jaiin works full-time in the tech industry and also takes on assignments as a professional henna artist. She charges $100 an hour for her mehendi services, which can earn her up to ₹10K per hour.
A recent video featuring Priyancka Jaiin discussing her earnings has gained nearly 10 million views on Instagram. Her primary income still comes from software engineering, but mehendi provides an additional stream of earnings.
Further details about Priyancka Jaiin's side business and her experiences as a mehendi artist are available from the source.
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Published: September 8, 2026 ·
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