Although Gauri is widely known as a superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s wife, Gauri has established a distinct identity as a premier interior designer, film producer, and entrepreneur.
Through her ventures, she has carved out a professional legacy
and decided to separate from the limelight of Bollywood stardom.”
She is one of India’s most sought-after interior designers, acknowledged for a signature style that blends modern luxury with heritage, including designing homes for high-profile clients like Mukesh Ambani, Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and Karan Johar.
As co-founder and
co-chairman of Red Chillies Entertainment, she has produced many biggest blockbusters, including Main Hoon Na, Om Shanti Om, Chennai Express, and Jawan.
Gauri has also successfully expanded her business portfolio, launching a flagship design studio in Juhu, a concept store called ‘The Design Cell’, and a luxury restaurant called ‘Torii’ in Bandra.
In 2018, she was featured in Fortune magazine’s “50 Most Powerful Women” and was recognized with the Excellence in Design Award at the Hello! Hall of Fame Awards. In 2026, she successfully restored her 1933 family ancestral property in Dalhousie into a luxury boutique hotel named “The Chestnut Grove” a six-bedroom villa into a luxury retreat available at ₹1.2 lakh per night.
For Gauri, this was never just a design assignment. The house formed the backdrop of her childhood, where long summers were spent with cousins amid pine-scented air, echoing verandahs and evenings warmed by a crackling fireplace. For Gauri, this was never just a design assignment. The house formed the backdrop of her childhood, where long summers were spent with cousins amid pine-scented air, echoing verandahs and evenings warmed by a crackling fireplace.
When discussions of restoration began, she collaborated closely with Rustam, determined that any transformation would honour the spirit of the original home.
She has also
successfully transitioned from being “the First Lady of Bollywood” to a recognized leader in the design and production industries.
News Edit KV Raman
