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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nSussanne Khan has long stepped out of the shadow of being Hrithik Roshan<\/a>\u2019s ex-wife to establish herself as a successful entrepreneur and one of India\u2019s leading celebrity interior designers. <\/p>\n Growing up with her mother, a renowned interior designer, Sussanne developed an eye for colors and design by the age of five. Despite this early exposure, breaking into the profession was not easy.<\/p>\n Hrithik Roshan reacts with ‘beautiful’ to Girlfriend Saba Azad\u2019s ‘Songs of Paradise’ first look<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n In 2011, Sussanne launched India\u2019s first conceptual home store, offering a unique approach to design beyond just selling furniture. In the early days, she faced significant criticism, with many dismissing her as merely a \u2018celebrity interior designer\u2019 and unaware of her professional background.<\/p>\n In a recent conversation with Zero1 Hustle by Zerodha, she acknowledged that growing her business came with challenges, particularly on the financial side. While she excelled as an entrepreneur, she needed guidance with numbers, and her brother-in-law helped her navigate the financial aspects of her venture.Khan further admitted that many doubted her early on, warning that her efforts and investment might not succeed. However, after 14 years, her business remains strong. She emphasizes that while money comes and goes, maintaining balance and reinvesting in the business is crucial.<\/p>\n She also reflected on her early career, starting with unpaid internships and working at her mother\u2019s company, designing single rooms. By 21, she secured her first major project\u2014an entire apartment that earned her Rs 2 lakh. This breakthrough, though done without a store and relying on word-of-mouth, gave her confidence and visibility.<\/p>\n Recently, in an interview with Vickey Lalwani, Zayed Khan<\/a> shared that he has known Hrithik Roshan since they were 12, even before Hrithik became close to his sister Sussanne. Reflecting on their bond, he expressed support for his sister\u2019s choices, saying he is happy she has found love again and values her happiness above all else.<\/div>\nEarly passion for design
<\/h2>\n<\/p>\nOvercoming financial challenges
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