1. Masaba was born on November 2, 1989, in Mumbai. She’s a Scorpio, which, she says, is a big red flag.
2. Masaba was 19 when she released her first collection, Kattran, at Lakmé Fashion Week with support from designer Wendell Rodricks.
3. Masaba says she has only had one proper job, which at age 24, when she moved to Delhi and became the creative director of Satya Paul.
4. Masaba’s death-row meal would be a combination of yellow dal and red rice paired with fried bhindi and crispy aloo. Papad and pickle are a must. She recommends Shiv Sagar and Swati Snacks over any fancy restaurant in Mumbai.
5. Masaba says her favourite type of ASMR is the sound of people eating crunchy, wafer-style potato chips.
6. Masaba’s go-to karaoke song is ‘Dancing Queen’ by ABBA.
7. Masaba played tennis professionally till the age of 16 and even considered it as a full-time career.
8. Masaba says, “If I could replace a finger with a tool, it would be with a knife. I just want to use it a lot these days.”
9. Masaba’s label, House of Masaba, has 23 stores across the country.
10. Masaba cannot tolerate small talk or lies and will make sure you know that.
11. Masaba’s current fitness routine involves strength training thrice a week and walking. “You have to starve to lose weight” is the most ridiculous piece of fitness advice she’s ever received.
12. Masaba’s spirit animal is an elephant, “because I would like to be very powerful and kind of be raised from the ground, if I may”.
13. Masaba’s Notes app is all about her daughter, Matara. Her top list ‘Everything Mataru’ features all the questions she needs to ask her daughter’s paediatrician.
14. When asked if she’s more likely to forgive, forget or hold a grudge, Masaba says, “I’m a Scorpio. We do a bit of both to protect ourselves. So, it’s kind of forgive halfway, do not forget. And if they mess up, bring up the thing that they did and smack them.”
15. Masaba says jewellery is what makes her feel good on days when she’s not feeling down.
16. Masaba has an irrational fear of pigeons, while her daughter Matara absolutely loves them.
17. Masaba would love to live in the world of Bridgerton. She believes life was far better when we didn’t have phones and had to wait to see someone.
18. If Masaba had to paint her nails only one colour for the rest of her life, a wine-red would be her pick.
19. Masaba’s superpower is her ability to judge you by your aura. She can figure if you’re going to be fabulous or make a mess as soon as you walk into a room.
20. Masaba would love the Tamagotchi to make a comeback. She feels it’s better than being on a phone, doomscrolling, and it’s great training if you want to become a parent.
