It Runs In The Family: Rubia Moghees And Novin Ajmal

From their first memories of each other to all their childhood antics these sisters share it all

Rubia Moghees, a fashion and lifestyle journalist, and her sister Novin Ajmal, a miniature artist, talk sisterhood. From their first memories of each other to all their childhood antics, this sister duo share it all

What’s your first memory of each other?

Rubia: My first memory of Novin was when she was two and burnt her foot from the heater which left a patch on her skin.

Novin: My first memory of Rubia that I clearly remember was pushing her on her favourite toy car called ‘Sanam’.

What is the craziest thing you have done together?

Rubia: The craziest thing has to be us falling from the mattress from top of the stairs and landing with a thud at our nani’s place.

Novin: The craziest thing we did together was sit on freshly baked

cakes at Shezan Bakery.



What did you get punished for the most as a child?

Rubia: I was punished mostly for not doing well in mathematics at school.

Novin: I hardly got punished as I was always considered my dad’s favourite bacha.

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

Rubia: Novin has quite a few trendy long coats that I would love to own.

Novin: Rubia has an awesome collection of designer clothes. Would love to own some of them for sure.

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

Rubia: If I could swap places, I would love to learn to cook like her.

Novin: I would love to swap places with Rubia so I can attend all her events and meet celebrities – I simply love her job.



What is the one thing you love about your sibling?

Rubia: She has a beautiful heart.

Novin: Just love her being a super mom, who is handling her house, kids and her work so well and all at the same time. I think it’s super cool!

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

Rubia: By talking and resolving the issue.

Novin: We hardly fight hehe, that’s what everyone says, it’s a clichéd answer but whenever we have an argument, we resolve it through conversation.

What is the one secret talent your sibling has, that you wish you did too?

Rubia: Although it’s not a secret but her innate ability to create paintings makes her a very talented person.

Novin: Well she’s excellent with her writing skills, I love the way she plays with words. I can hardly write an essay.



Describe your sibling in three words:

Rubia: Sweet natured, friendly and talented.

Novin: Clean heart and always an optimist.

Which fictional character is your sibling most like?

Rubia: Novin looks like Rachel Elizabeth Dare from Percy Jackson.

Novin: Hermione Granger from Harry Potter.

How are your personalities similar?

Rubia: We care for each other a lot.

Novin: Our love is our strength.

I can’t live without my brother/sister because…

Rubia: I can’t live without my sister because she’s my support system.

Novin: I can’t survive without her, she is my strength.