Tarun Tahiliani

Fashion Designer

Indian Mumbai

Quick Info

ProfessionFashion Designer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/1963
Age63 years
BirthplaceMumbai

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Bio/Wiki

Name(s) EarnedKarl Lagerfeld of India

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm (5’ 8”)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack (semi-bald)

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Campion School in Mumbai
  • The Doon School in Dehradun
College/University
  • St.Stephens college in New Delhi
  • Vassar College at US
  • Wharton Business School at university of Pennsylvania
Degree
  • 1-year course in Economics
  • Degree in business management

Personal Life

ReligionSindhi- Hindu
HometownNew Delhi

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Family
WifeSailaja (Sal) Tahilani (a model and co-founder of Ensemble)
Children
Son
  • Anand Tahilani (the head of operations at Tahiliani Design)
  • Jahan Tahilani (the CEO of Ahilia Homes)
Parents
FatherAdmiral R H Tahilani (Flag officer in Indian navy)
MotherJaswanti Tahilani (First female engineer in Mumbai)
Siblings
SisterTina Parikh Tahilani (Executive director of Ensemble)

Career

Profession(s)
  • Fashion Designing
  • Interior Designing
Awards & Achievements
  • 2004: The Moet and Chandon Fashion Tribute Award for Designer of the Year for India
  • 2004: The F Award for Best Women's Designer for Couture

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Co-founded India’s first multi-designer luxury studio, Ensemble.
2. One of the founding members of the Fashion Design Council Of India (FDCI).
3. Pursued education in the US after dropping out of St. Stephen’s college.
4. Had a knock knee problem which hindered participation in sports during childhood.
5. Met wife Sailaja during university days in the US.
6. Established Ensemble in 1987 with wife Sal and Rohit Khosla.
7. Well-known for designing bridal collections and comfortable outfits.
8. Renowned for his Kumbhback design inspired by Kumbh Mela.
9. Also an interior designer and launched Ahilian Homes division.
10. Actively involved as a member of Save the Children India NGO.
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