Dr. Samridhi Gulati: A Dermatologist with a Crown

Dr. Samridhi Gulati’s story is the kind that quietly rewrites what success looks like-because for her, achievement has never been about choosing one identity. It has always been about proving that you can be both: a doctor with depth, and a woman with dreams that shine beyond a single title.

She began her medical journey with MBBS in 2013, stepping into a world that demands discipline, sacrifice, and patience. But her ambition didn’t stop at becoming a doctor. She set her eyes on one of the most competitive paths—Dermatology, which she completed in 2019 after years of relentless preparation and hard work. Anyone who has ever faced an All India exam knows what that grind feels like: the long nights, the pressure, the isolation, and the constant fear of not being “enough.”

For Samridhi, the toughest part wasn’t only the syllabus. It was the life she had to pause.

During her preparation years, she had to cut herself off—from family, from friends, from celebrations, from comfort—to stay focused. It was a lonely kind of strength. The kind that doesn’t show on certificates, but builds character.

And when she finally reached the other side, she didn’t just become a dermatologist. She became the kind of dermatologist patients remember.

With her own venture, Soundarya Skin and Hair Clinic, Dr. Samridhi built more than a professional space—she built a place where people come not just for treatment, but for reassurance. Over time, she began noticing something deeply unsettling: more and more patients weren’t just struggling with skin or hair concerns—they were struggling with self-worth.

In an age of social media filters and edited perfection, she saw how acne, pigmentation, stretch marks, and texture were being treated like flaws instead of realities. She watched people, especially the young, suffer mentally because their real skin didn’t match the filtered version of “beauty” the world sells.

And that became her purpose beyond medicine.

Dr. Samridhi wants to normalize real skin—the kind with stretch marks, acne, scars, and stories. She believes skincare should never become a punishment, and beauty should never become a burden.

But her journey didn’t stop at the clinic door.

Somewhere along the way, she decided to challenge another stereotype: the idea that a doctor must fit into one strict mould. That a medical professional can’t be glamorous. Can’t be bold. Can’t step onto a stage.

So she did. And she did it not for validation—but for confidence. For expression. For her own transformation.

Today, she is proudly recognized not only as a dermatologist, but also as a celebrated face in pageantry—Mrs India, Ms Punjab, and Mrs Ambala. Titles that represent her grit, her growth, and her willingness to stand tall in every version of herself.

But pageantry wasn’t easy either. It demanded a different kind of courage—the kind that comes from within. It meant working on her confidence, learning to own her presence, and showing up unapologetically. And in doing so, she became a powerful reminder to countless women: you can be highly educated and highly expressive. You don’t have to shrink to be taken seriously.

Her achievements speak loudly, but her humility speaks even louder.

She has earned a scholarship for her work on hair loss, won multiple national-level dermatology quizzes, and continues to build credibility in her field while also expanding her personal brand in the public eye.

Dr. Samridhi dreams of being not only a highly respected dermatologist, but also a successful model, balancing science with spotlight—because she believes a woman should never be asked to choose between ambition and identity. She is also exploring new horizons, including tech-driven advancements in her world, proving once again that her vision is far ahead of the ordinary.

At her core, Dr. Samridhi Gulati is not just treating skin.

She is healing confidence. She is reminding people that real is beautiful. That texture is human. That scars are stories. And that a woman can be a doctor, a dreamer, and a queen—without needing permission from anyone.

If there’s one thing her journey teaches, it is this:

A woman doesn’t have to fit in a box to be respected.

She only has to be brave enough to become herself.