It Runs In The Family: Amal And Munischa Asif

Sister duo Amal and Munischa Asif talk sisterhood

Sister duo Amal, Marketing Executive At Misha Lakhani and Munischa Asif, Senior Digital Artist at East River, talk sisterhood. From their childhood antics to how their brand came into being, these sisters share it all

What’s your first memory of each other?

Munischa: Amal imitating me like a parrot.

Amal: I was in awe of her so I would follow everything she did.

What is the craziest thing you have done together?

Munischa: Too many to disclose. The list can go on and on!

Amal: She’s my partner in crime so we have countless memories together but as children we sold posters in a park and unintentionally campaigned for a political leader.



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

Munischa: Almost everything! I was the eldest so my mum decided to punish me for most things that went wrong so the other two could follow suit. Mostly for talking in bed after 8:30 pm!

Amal: Since I’m the youngest I used to get away with murder but Munischa was always the victim!

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

Munischa: There are a bunch of things that I would like to wear from her closet. Amal’s turned into a shopaholic so she definitely owns a lot more than me. For now, I’d totally like to steal her pink flamenco style maxi!

Amal: I doubt I want to own anything from her closet. I always end up shopping for her!



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

Munischa: Gain some weight.

Amal: Take some time off from work and pamper myself!

What is the one thing you love about your sibling?

Munischa: Her ability to laugh no matter what the situation. She keeps my inner child alive!

Amal: Her innocence and the fact that I can rely on her for anything and everything. She spoils me rotten!

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

Munischa: I hug her tightly!

Amal: I always have to break the ice; she waits for me to make the first move.

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

Munischa: Recycling outfits.

Amal: She’s extremely calm and patient! Also, she’s a perfectionist- if she takes up a task she’ll put her heart and soul into it.

Describe your sibling in three words:

Munischa: Inventive, brave and original.

Amal: Grounded, selfless and caring.



Which fictional character is your sibling most like?

Munischa: Muttley.

Amal: Phoebe from Friends.

How are your personalities similar?

Munischa: We both make a conscious effort to differentiate between what is right and what is wrong. Our conscience drives us. We’ve always shared similar interests and that seems to be the sole reason why our fashion label ‘Amal and Munischa’ came into existence. It solidifies our bond as sisters and creative people who share a similar passion for fashion and design.

Amal: We always love the same stuff. Our choice is very similar. Also, we know how to make each other happy!

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

Munischa: She’s my extension, my soul twin and understands me when no one else does. She plays all possible roles that could ever exist in a person’s life.

Amal: She’s my best friend almost like a second mother to me. I trust her with my life!