There has been a never ending debate raging over whether women can have it all or if they need to sacrifice one element of their life in order to be achieve success in another since the 90’s. These women, have finally put the debate to bed by living their lives large and creating their own identities, separate from their illustrious families and well known husbands.
Balancing work, families and the myriad of roles that every woman essays in her life, the Super Wives have all carved out a niche for themselves in their respective field and shown the world that they can hold their own.
Q. Tell us a little bit about your legal career. How did you know it was time to make a change ?
I finished my legal education at the top of my class and therefore found myself employed at Amarchand Mangaldas. I worked there for 6 years and worked all the hours in the day. It was a great learning experience and gave the exposure of working with great clients. Art, started as a way for me to unwind. I was painting post-work and on weekends when I found the time. Slowly over time, people at work and my friends started noticing my work and purchasing pieces from me. It gave me a lot of confidence. I was not however very sure of pursuing it full time until I did an exhibition and sold out the pieces. That is when I truly saw it as a career option.
Q. How has motherhood been treating you? Where do you find the time to pursue art ?
Motherhood has been amazing, my baby is the light of my life and I am glad it happened in a year when I was able to stay at home and spend time with him. I am very fortunate to have a great support system so I manage my time in ways that I can be with him, the family and paint almost every day. I am also nocturnal so I do a lot of my work when everyone around is sleeping.
Q. You have gathered a huge following on the internet, what are the pros and cons of internet fame ?
I started taking social media seriously when I wanted to promote my art but now I see it as a great way to promote sustainability, social causes and products from the brands I like. I have figured out a way that works for me to handle my account on my own and have enough content to upload without letting it rule my life. I enjoy it but it is not my bread and butter or the my whole world and I am very grateful I get to pick and choose what kind brands I wish to work with and what campaigns I am comfortable being a part of. It is a balancing act.
Q. Who are some of the women you find inspirational ?
I have been very fortunate to be surrounded by some amazing women, in my family my mother-in-law has been extremely helpful and supportive. Without her and the help I have at home, it would have been difficult for me to manage everything I am doing. My mother has been a huge source of inspiration for me. She was extremely hard working and devoted herself to raising my sister and I, all by herself. She was a single mother and it took a lot of work for her to give us the kind of upbringing she did.
