Fifty shades freed

Post her divorce with Sohail Khan, designer and entrepreneur SEEMA SAJDEH is in a self-discovery mode. She tells FARHANA FAROOK why Fabulous Lives Of Bollywood Wives played catalyst to the change

- FARHANA FAROOK

Seema Sajdeh never imagined that featuring in Karan Johar's reality show Fabulous Lives Of Bollywood Wives would be a game-changer in more ways than one. Not only did it give a shout-out to the talented designer and entrepreneur, it also played out her dramatic real-life narrative. In fact, the three seasons have followed the curves and curveballs Seema has encountered. Apart from her dynamics with gal pals including Neelam Kothari, Maheep Kapoor and Bhavana Pandey, the show also dwells on her changing equations with ex-husband actor and filmmaker Sohail Khan. When Seema met Sohail in the '90s, she was already engaged to entrepreneur Vikram Ahuja. So, when she eloped with Sohail in 1998, the volte-face made for an audacious love story. Two sons and over two decades later, the couple filed for divorce. Redesigning her professional profile, Seema, known for her exotic bridal ensembles, developed her footwear and street-wear brand as well. The third season of the reality series titled Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives, also spotlights her 'moving on' from marital heartbreak to reuniting with ex-fiance Vikram... celebrating a karmic connection of sorts. Through it all, what's heartwarming is Seema's commitment to her boys, Nirvan and Yohan, who matter the most to her. What's inspiring is her self-belief, her desire to dare and discover. Seema, at 49, is a metaphor of 'it's never too late'... to live, learn and love.

What made you do the reality show Fabulous Lives Of Bollywood Wives?

I like new experiences. I like to take risks. The show has been a learning curve. I thought what would happen the most? The show would fail. But failure teaches you besides giving you memories. And life's all about making memories. By doing