Anita Dongre (Updated November 2024)

India, a wonderful place enriched with tradition, culture, ethnicity, and festivals. With all these comes a great persona like Anita Dongre, a fashion designer who awestruck the audience with her intricate designs and embroidery. For 18 years, she has been contributing several collections to Bollywood as well as Hollywood. Her one Maxi dress was also worn by our very own favorite Kate Middleton during her visit to great India.

Quick Facts of Anita Dongre

Name	Anita Dongre
Nickname	Anita
Birthplace	Bandra, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality	Indian
Sun Sign	Libra
Religion	Hindu
Hometown	Mumbai

Height (Approx.)	In centimeters – 165 cm In Meters – 1.65 m In Inches – 5’5”
Weight	In Kilograms – 55 Kg In Pounds – 121 lbs
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Marital Status	Married
Affair	Pravin Dongre (Businessman)
Interest	Travelling, Listening to Music
Favorite thing	White
Family	Father- Name Not Known (Businessman) Mother- Pushpa Sawlani (Homemaker)

Schools	Not Applicable
Colleges	• NM College, Mumbai • SNDT University
Educational	Not Known

Profession(s)	Fashion Designer, Entrepreneur
Known as	Her fashion house, “House of Anita Dongre”
Debut	Unknown
Recognition	• GR8 Flo Women Achievers Award for ‘Excellence in Fashion Design’ (2008)• ‘Excellence in Fashion Design’ Award by The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry Ladies Organization, Bombay Chapter (2013)• EY Entrepreneur of the year award (2014)• Fame Award for ‘Outstanding Entrepreneur – Fashion and Lifestyle’ (2020)

What is the net worth and Earnings of Anita Dongre?

Anita Dongre was turned down for permission to launch her brand in a mall is now growing her company internationally. She has become a feminist, a strong woman, and an inspiration to women everywhere. Among others, Shraddha Kapoor, Katarina Kaif, Sonakshi Sinha, and Yami Gautam have all been spotted wearing pieces from her incredible collection.

Shraddha Kapoor wearing Grassroot collection

It is undeniable that Anita earns a sizable sum of money from her work as a designer. She is anticipated to have a net worth of $1 million to $10 million in 2022. Considering her career and notoriety, Dongre’s net worth seems to be lower. She generated net income of 414 crores in 2016 alone. But we’re hopeful that she’ll be able to raise it even farther over time.

Who Is Anita Dongre?- Short Bio

This talented fashion designer was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, in a picturesque location. She was raised in a household where women’s hands were only really used for washing and cooking. They mostly fulfill the roles of mothers, wives, daughters-in-law, and sisters-in-law. Anita’s life, however, had other plans, and by the grace of God, she was able to rise to the top of the profession and shine as a fashion designer.

Her mother, Pushpa Sawlani, is an accomplished artist who sewed garments for her when she was a young child. When she was only a few months old, her father relocated to Mumbai.

She is fortunate to have two siblings who are equally invested in the business, Meena Sehra and Mukesh Sawlani.

How Old Is Anita Dongre?- Age, Height, and Body Measurement

In the year 1963, on October 3rd, this lovely woman was born. She will be 56 years old in 2020, and her solar sign is Libra. She unfortunately hides her height, weight, and physical measurement from the general public.

The amazing fashion designer Anita Dongre

Anita works primarily behind the scenes, and when she does emerge, she usually wears her own creations. She finishes off her look with a bindi, black kajal, and wavy black hair that reaches her hips. Her black eyes are extremely interesting to observe. Additionally, Dongre is of Asian ancestry and has Indian nationality.

Anita Dongre House

This incredible fashion designer has introduced a number of brands under her name, some of which include;

AND: Contemporary fashion for women
Global DESI: Boho-chic fashion for women
Anita Dongre: Bridal couture, menswear, and occasion wear
Grassroot: Luxury pret which is sustainable
Pinkcity: Handcrafted gold jadau jewelry

Professional Career

Anita began selling her clothing in the slum of Dharavi, which is known for housing prominent criminals and gangsters. The mall owner’s refusal to let the foreign brands have it was the sole reason of this. She has worked as a designer for 18 years and directly employs more than 2800 people.

Over 656 large format stores carry her 25 exclusive brands. Also included in Fortune India’s 2013 list of the 50 Most Powerful Women in Business is Anita. Her exquisite tailoring, incredible stitching, handcrafted prints, and handwoven clothing cannot be found in just any clothing.

The Anita Dongre Foundation has been successful in providing rural women with skill development opportunities and sources of income. She consequently serves as the SEWA Trade Facilitation Center’s vice president. The company was founded with the express objective of transforming underrepresented women craftspeople into owners, producers shareholders, and managers.

Who Is the Husband of Anita Dongre?

Pravin Dongre and this well-known fashion designer have previously exchanged vows. He is currently employed in India as a businessman. When they at last gave birth to their son, Yash Dongre, their joy knew no bounds. Additionally, her son is in charge of the Dongre corporate empire.