SANAYA MEHTA VYAS
Who: Director, Rugby India, and founder
member, Women in Sports. Sanaya is also the
Director of Selvel One, captain of the CCFC
women’s rugby team and a basketball player.
Current passion: “I have always been
obsessed with fashion and sports. Now, I’m
following my passion in sports with the launch
of Women in Sports, which is focused on getting
talented and gifted athletes from the state and
the country closer to a podium finish.”
Biggest achievement: “As soon as I achieve
something I create a new goal. I am always
working on what’s coming next. So, what’s
behind me is never as big as what is ahead
of me.”
Success to you is: “Finding the perfect
balance between family and chasing my dreams.I can only do this because of the love and
support I receive from my husband and parents
and kids.”
Biggest life lesson: “Everything works out in
the end. It’s also about knowing when to hold on
to something and when to let it go.”
Personal style preference: “I can switch
from full-on glamorous to casual and sporty
quite effortlessly.”
A fashion icon you look up to? “My fail-safe
go-to is Anamika Khanna.”
Make-up rules you follow: “Less is more.”
What’s in your bag? “Over the years the size
of my bag has reduced, so I stick to the essentials.
I prefer messenger bags from Chanel or Gucci
or quirky shapes from Wandler. I always have
my headphones, gloss, mascara and my wallet
(which was a very special gift from my husband).
Sometimes I carry a book that inspires me.”
How do you de-stress? “Playing rugby,
swimming and being with my family and kids.”
The last book you read: “I go through
multiple books a day on my Blinkist app.”
Your instant pick-me-up when you are
feeling blue: “Being with my kids, listening
to music or chatting with by besties on our
WhatsApp group always brings a smile to my
face! And, if my friends are not around, then
wine and chocolate help a great deal.”
The first thing you do in the morning:
“Wake up the kids and go for a work out.”
The last thing you do before going to
bed: “Listen to the jokes my son makes up – he
always makes me laugh.”SHRADHA MURARKA
Who: Runs Vizyon, a clothing brand that she
launched in 2007. Having a natural flair for
style, Shradha articulates the language of the
label with cutting-edge design and by keeping
up with global trends.
Current passion: “It’s to travel more and
be inspired...”
Biggest achievement: “To have enjoyed and
nurtured the beautiful journey of motherhood...
and the launch of my brand, Vizyon.”
Success to you is: “A fulfilling day – being
able to achieve my daily goals.”
Biggest life lesson: “Life is not about waiting
for the storm to pass, it’s about learning how to
dance in the rain.” #gratitude #notestoself
Personal style preference: “I believe in
comfort and understated elegance.”
Make-up rules you follow: “Keep it natural
and keep yourself hydrated.”
What’s in your bag: “I always carry my
Phone battery back-up, moisturiser, lip balm
and mint.”
How do you de-stress? “The sea is my happy
place – watching the sunset with my cup of tea
is rejuvenating. Being around nature brings mea lot of peace.”
The last book you read: “Becoming by
Michelle Obama.”
Your instant pick-me-up when you’re
feeling blue: “Being with my family.”
The first thing you do in the morning:
“Pray and express gratitude.”
The last thing you do before going to bed:
“I do 10-15 minutes of meditation.”ANAHITA KAYAN
Who: Founder and creative director, The
Space At 9/2 – a concept design studio based
in Kolkata. A trained economist, Anahita set up
the studio to showcase and create designs which
are not manipulated by trends.
Current passion: “I am enjoying reading
on trends for the future and how technology
can combine with traditional practices for an
elevated experience. I am inspired by poetry,
empty spaces and astronomy.”
Biggest achievement: “That’s a long way
to go!”
Success to you is: “To be able to set the trend
that everyone wants to follow.”
Biggest life lesson: “My biggest life lesson
is to follow your instincts, but in a way that is
weighed in with practicality and an assessment
of the impact on the future course of things.”
Personal style preference: “I prefer an
androgynous approach but with a dash of edgy- either by way of accessories or one standout
piece of clothing.”
A fashion icon you look up to?
“Bianca Jagger.”
Make-up rules you follow: “Less is more.”
What’s in your bag? “I completely detest
clutter, so I keep things minimal. I only carry
the essentials – a wallet, my business cards and
my phone.”
How do you de-stress? “I prefer to de-stress
either by working out or swimming.”
The last book you read: “The Economy Is
Spinning by Rafaela Drazic.”
Your instant pick-me-up when you’re
feeling blue: “A nice playlist, a bar of dark
chocolate and a cup of coffee.”
The first thing you do in the morning:
“I meet my daughter and then I proceed with
my day.”
The last thing you do before going to
bed: “I try to read a book or something on
the internet.”
(^) PHOTOS: ABHISHEK KHANDELWAL TEXT: SANGHITA SINGH
HAIR AND MAKE-UP:
RESHMA DAING FOR GAURI BAJORIA,
DANIEL JONES FOR KADAMBARI KAPOOR
STYLING: AMBER TIKARI
LOCATION COURTESY: GLENBURN,
THE PENTHOUSE, KOLKATA
‘I have always been obsessed with fashion and sports. Now, I’m
following my passion in sports with the launch of Women in Sports,
which is focused on getting talented and gifted athletes from the state
and the country closer to a podium finish’
- Sanaya Mehta Vyas
HA concept design studio owner Anahita
Kayan channels class in a Varun Bahl
creation. Seen beside her is Vizyon founder
Shradha Murarka in a cape by Graine and
Rugby India director, Sanaya Mehta Vyas,
who sports an elegant jumpsuit from Cue by
Rohit Gandhi and Rahul KhannaSANAYAMEHTAVYAS
Who: Director, Rugby India, and founder
member,Womenin Sports.Sanayais also the
Directorof SelvelOne,captainof the CCFC
women’srugbyteamand a basketballplayer.
Current passion: “I have always been
obsessed with fashion and sports. Now, I’m
followingmy passionin sportswiththe launch
of Womenin Sports,whichis focusedon getting
talentedand giftedathletesfromthe stateand
the countrycloserto a podiumfinish.”
Biggestachievement:“As soonas I achieve
something I create a new goal. I am always
working on what’s coming next. So, what’s
behind me is never as big as what is ahead
of me.”
Success to you is: “Finding the perfect
balance between family and chasing my dreams.
I can only do this because of the love and
support I receive from my husband and parents
and kids.”
Biggest life lesson: “Everything works out in
the end. It’s also about knowing when to hold on
to something and when to let it go.”
Personal style preference: “I can switch
from full-on glamorous to casual and sporty
quite effortlessly.”
A fashion icon you look up to? “My fail-safe
go-to is Anamika Khanna.”
Make-up rules you follow: “Less is more.”
What’s in your bag? “Over the years the size
of my bag has reduced, so I stick to the essentials.
I prefer messenger bags from Chanel or Gucci
or quirky shapes from Wandler. I always have
my headphones, gloss, mascara and my wallet
(which was a very special gift from my husband).
Sometimes I carry a book that inspires me.”
How do you de-stress? “Playing rugby,
swimming and being with my family and kids.”
The last book you read: “I go through
multiple books a day on my Blinkist app.”
Your instant pick-me-up when you are
feeling blue: “Being with my kids, listening
to music or chatting with by besties on our
WhatsApp group always brings a smile to my
face! And, if my friends are not around, then
wine and chocolate help a great deal.”
The first thing you do in the morning:
“Wake up the kids and go for a work out.”
The last thing you do before going to
bed: “Listen to the jokes my son makes up – he
alwaysmakesme laugh.”SHRADHAMURARKA
Who:RunsVizyon,a clothingbrandthat she
launchedin 2007. Having a natural flair for
style,Shradhaarticulatesthe languageof the
labelwithcutting-edgedesignand by keeping
up with globaltrends.
Current passion: “It’s to travelmoreand
be inspired...”
Biggestachievement:“To haveenjoyedand
nurturedthe beautifuljourneyof motherhood...
and the launchof my brand,Vizyon.”
Successtoyou is:“A fulfillingday – being
able to achievemy dailygoals.”
Biggestlifelesson:“Lifeis not aboutwaiting
for the stormto pass,it’s aboutlearninghow to
dancein the rain.”#gratitude#notestoself
Personal style preference: “I believe in
comfortand understatedelegance.”
Make-uprulesyoufollow:“Keepit natural
and keepyourselfhydrated.”
What’s in your bag: “I always carry my
Phone battery back-up, moisturiser, lip balm
and mint.”
How do you de-stress? “The sea is my happy
place – watching the sunset with my cup of tea
is rejuvenating. Being around nature brings mea lot of peace.”
The last book you read: “Becoming by
Michelle Obama.”
Your instant pick-me-up when you’re
feeling blue: “Being with my family.”
The first thing you do in the morning:
“Pray and express gratitude.”
The last thing you do before going to bed:
“I do 10-15 minutes of meditation.”ANAHITA KAYAN
Who: Founder and creative director, The
Space At 9/2 – a concept design studio based
in Kolkata. A trained economist, Anahita set up
the studio to showcase and create designs which
are not manipulated by trends.
Current passion: “I am enjoying reading
on trends for the future and how technology
can combine with traditional practices for an
elevated experience. I am inspired by poetry,
empty spaces and astronomy.”
Biggest achievement: “That’s a long way
to go!”
Success to you is: “To be able to set the trend
that everyone wants to follow.”
Biggest life lesson: “My biggest life lesson
is to follow your instincts, but in a way that is
weighed in with practicality and an assessment
of the impact on the future course of things.”
Personal style preference: “I prefer an
androgynous approach but with a dash of edgy- eitherby way of accessoriesor one standout
pieceof clothing.”
A fashioniconyoulookupto?
“BiancaJagger.”
Make-uprulesyoufollow:“Lessis more.”
What’s in your bag? “I completely detest
clutter,so I keepthingsminimal.I onlycarry
the essentials– a wallet,my businesscardsand
my phone.”
Howdoyoude-stress?“I preferto de-stress
eitherby workingout or swimming.”
The last bookyou read: “The Economy Is
Spinningby RafaelaDrazic.”
Your instant pick-me-up when you’re
feelingblue:“A niceplaylist,a bar of dark
chocolateand a cup of coffee.”
The first thingyou do in themorning:
“I meetmy daughterand thenI proceedwith
my day.”
The last thing you do before going to
bed: “I try to reada book or somethingon
the internet.”
(^) PHOTOS: ABHISHEK KHANDELWAL TEXT: SANGHITA SINGH
HAIR AND MAKE-UP:
RESHMA DAING FOR GAURI BAJORIA,
DANIEL JONES FOR KADAMBARI KAPOOR
STYLING: AMBER TIKARI
LOCATION COURTESY: GLENBURN,
THE PENTHOUSE, KOLKATA
‘I have always been obsessed with fashion and sports. Now, I’m
following my passion in sports with the launch of Women in Sports,
which is focused on getting talented and gifted athletes from the state
and the country closer to a podium finish’
- Sanaya Mehta Vyas
HA concept design studio owner Anahita
Kayan channels class in a Varun Bahl
creation. Seen beside her is Vizyon founder
Shradha Murarka in a cape by Graine and
Rugby India director, Sanaya Mehta Vyas,
who sports an elegant jumpsuit from Cue by
Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna