TANISHA & AALIA MOHAN

THE ENTERPRISING MOTHER AND DAUGHTER ARE ALL SET TO PUT THEIR BEST FOOT FORWARD FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON BOTH AS INFLUENCERS IN SOCIETY AND AS HARD-WORKING BUSINESSWOMEN. HELLO! LEARNS A FEW TIPS AND TRICKS FROM THE FASHIONABLE DUO, AS WE PICK THEIR BRAINS ON ALL THINGS STYLE

- NOOR ANAND CHAWLA 

‘Like mother, like daughter’ goes the age-old adage. But what exactly do the OG influencer Tanisha Mohan and her 22-year-old daughter Aalia have in common? A flair for fashion, oodles of confidence and an irrepressible style all their own. As HELLO! catches up with them in their South Delhi home, a plush bungalow decorated with ornate flourishes in every nook, their witty repartee reflects the ease of their relationship, both at home and in the office. They work together as part of the family-run enterprise, Gryphon Appliances Ltd, which brought renowned brands Remington and Russell & Hobbes to India.

“It’s so important to cut the umbilical cord and treat your children like adults, especially if they’re working with you. You need to let them make their own mistakes as that’s the best way for them to learn,” shares the proud mother. “It’s also important to appreciate and respect their point of view, which reflects those of their peers. There should be mutual understanding and respect.”

Having played various roles in life, Tanisha’s journey has been an interesting one. She graduated from Hindu College in Delhi University and was offered a position as a flight attendant with British Airways. Travelling the world helped widen her horizons and led her to develop an interest in the finer things of life. She then worked in Dubai, before moving to Delhi after she met her husband. Tanisha made a name for herself as one of Delhi’s most sought-after fashionistas, taking over the Page 3 circuit regularly, back when being featured in it was an organic concept that held prestige.

“I then took a backseat to concentrate on my children and watch them grow up. When I felt they didn’t need me as much anymore, I joined my husband Ravi’s business.”