Ex-wife of bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan.
Renowned celebrity interior designer with her own identity and successful career.
Founder of The Charcoal Project, India’s first conceptual home store (established in 2011).
Interior Designing Fees
Charges a flat design fee per square foot instead of commissions on client purchases.
For a 2,000 sq. ft. apartment, her fee ranges from ₹1,200 to ₹2,000 per sq. ft.
Factors influencing cost: budget, location, choice of materials.
Example: Designing a 1,500 sq. ft. luxury apartment in mumbai costs around ₹25–30 lakh.
Payment Structure
30% advance fee required before work begins.
Creates and presents the design first.
Charges for material separately once the design is finalized.
Work is executed room-by-room, ensuring customization and client satisfaction.
Challenges in Early Career
Faced criticism at the launch of The Charcoal Project in 2011.
Many dismissed her as just another “celebrity interior designer.”
Critics believed her business would not last more than a year.
Despite hurdles, her venture has been running successfully for 14 years.
Believes in reinvestment and maintaining balance in business.
Financial Weakness & Support
Admits she does not have a “maths mind” and struggled with financial management.
Acknowledges the role of her brother-in-law, who guided her during tough times.
Personal Life
Married hrithik roshan in 2000; divorced in 2014 after 14 years of marriage.
Shares two sons – Rehan and Ridhan – with Hrithik.
Both co-parent their children while moving forward in life.
Hrithik is dating Saba Azad; Sussanne is in a relationship with Arslan Goni.
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