It Runs In The Family: Mina Hasan And Alisha Hashmi Mandviwalla

Ace mother-daughter design team, Mina Hasan and Alisha Hashmi Mandviwalla share their bond. From paragliding together on holiday to sharing their passion for fashion, this duo discloses it all!

What is your favourite memory of each other?

Mina: Alisha used to love dressing up when she was young. I remember one day I came home when she must have been about six or seven years old and found her in my dressing room with about 20 hair clips on her head. I was furious at her for touching my things but it was an absolutely hilarious sight!

Alisha: Making my wedding outfit with her. It was such a bonding experience!

What is the most adventurous thing you have done together?

Mina: She took me paragliding and it was absolutely terrifying.

Alisha: We went to a snake temple in Malaysia.



If you could only wear one piece of clothing for the rest of your life, from the others closet, what would it be?

Mina: Her clothes wouldn’t fit me, but one of her Giuseppe Zanotti flats would be great!

Alisha: One of her chantilly lace saris. They are such classics!

If you could swap places with each other, what’s the first thing you would do?

Mina: Get on a plane and to go to a beach. It is amazing being young with no responsibilities!

Alisha: Take some time out for myself.

What is the one thing you love about each other?

Mina: Her ability to manage everything and remain calm.

Alisha: She has the biggest heart one could ever imagine!



If you are upset with each other, how do you make up?

Mina: She rarely does anything upsetting.

Alisha: We give each other some space and time, and then tell each other how we feel.

Describe each other in three words:

Mina: Reliable, caring and creative.

Alisha: Perfectionist, generous and creative.

How are your personalities similar?

Mina: We both put family first.

Alisha: We are both people who take charge of situations.

Which fictional mother-daughter duos are you most like?

Mina: Donna and Sophie from Mamma Mia.

Alisha: Lorelai and Rory from Gilmore Girls.



Complete the sentence: The best present my daughter/my mother ever gave me was ________

Mina: She spent her first salary to buy me shoes!

Alisha: An Unver Shafi painting that I put up in my living room.

Complete the sentence: The best part about working with family is ________

Mina: Spending time together.

Alisha: Having each other’s back.

I can’t live without my daughter/my mother because…

Mina: She’s my pillar of support.

Alisha: Because of the unconditional support she gives me.