TULIP
KINSHIP
Close-Knit
On a tete-a-tete Renu Sukheja states the values she imbibed from her parents, love towards her kids Rohit and Reha and the constant support and motivation she received from husband, Raj...
Life, when I was younger… Renu – I was pampered to the core - clothes worn which were never repeated, anything and everything a child could possibly want, we would get without asking from my parents. Birthday parties were celebrated in a lavish way at home. During Cricket season, every Sunday - Mom would take snacks and juices for the entire cricket team, (since dad was the captain of the Sindhi Cricket Team in Kolkata and an excellent left-arm bowler) followed by after-match party at out residence. Whenever my Dad came back from his trip, if he liked anything for me, he would pick the same thing in different colours in 4 to 6 pieces and get the same even for my best friend too. He would always be there for anyone who would go to him for anything, he got people married and settled too and he is still remembered even today. But we were scared of him, because he always looked very serious and I guess since he was always travelling, we hardly got time to spend with him. It was early to bed and early to rise for us. But that changed as we grew up and became closer. Our parents brought us up in such a way that, even after all the pampering during our time we still were totally grounded - which is so important in life. Money here today - gone tomorrow, but you are always remembered as an individual - that’s how my kids have been brought up and we are so proud of them. They have their freedom and they know exactly where to draw the line. My first visit to Hyderabad was with my Mom’s close friend, in 1975, for 15 days. I stayed at her home. It was a huge and a spacious home that I remember, I had so much fun.
On pursuing my passion… 58 MARCH, 2012
Renu - Before getting into designing clothes, I used to be a ramp model for a couple of years and choreographed a fashion show for Hindustan Lever, in mid 80s. I also did many makeovers for friends and cousins when I was in school. Modelling, designing of clothes, forming a dance group of children under 15 yrs called - Raindrops and now I am back into grooming once again. Who says dreams don’t come true? Ask me about it! I am living my dreams… - Renu.
My family - My life… Reha is doing her final year in Fergusson College. She was the 1st runner-up for the title Miss Universe India - I Am She 2010, after which she has been walking for top designers in the country and doing the Lakme Fashion Week, India Bridal Week, L’Oreal Fashion Tour and now will be walking for Wills Fashion week, too. She loves writing poems. Loves sports, swimming, reads a lot of books and loves dancing. She was in the Basketball team in school and was also selected to play for the national team and was the Head Girl in Chirec. Rohit is a graduate, a gamer and is extremely artistic. Loves sports and swimming - he was chosen for the West Bengal basketball team and loves dancing too. He is doing business with his father.
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Raj - I was the only son to my parents, so I got a lot of attention during my stay in gulf.