SIMPLY TWO
SHILPA KOTHARI
Home Engineer
Woman of Substance:
Mrs Dubai 2023
Two things one must possess to achieve success in the field of fashion and life style?
Good sense of style.
Versatility in thoughts.
Two things that impact your achievements?
Consistency.
Hardwork.
Two things which inspired you to participate in beauty pageant?
Since the time I had moved to Dubai, I was extremely inquisitive about new opportunities that could come my way and help me explore my calling! So when I saw this pageant I knew right away that I had to enter and explore.
For first time in many years I wanted to do something for myself!
Two challenges you faced during the title of Mrs Dubai 2023?
Coming out of my comfort zone.
Due to Meningitis disorder I had difficulty during ramp walk practices.
Two most challenging years of your life?
Early 2000’s when I was detected with Brain Meningitis. I just got my second chance on life!
Two of your favorite books?
Believe in Yourself- Dr Joseph Murphy.
Ikigai – Hector Garcia & Francesc Miralles.
Two things you feel proud of your family?
Even in today’s world we have maintained our bonds and we continue to live in a joint family.
My in-laws have always been extremely supportive and ahead of their times.
Two things you always remember about living in Russia?
Meeting and Greeting our Prime Minister : Narendra Modi during his visit to Vladivostok.
Hosted then Chief Minister of Gujarat Mr Vijay Rupani for 3 days.
Two top most priorities as a mother and grand mother?
My sons are old enough to take their decisions, my major role at this point is to support them and guide them when required.
Pamper and spoil my Grandchild with my presence.
Two decisions of your life you never regret?
Even when the early times were uncertain, I always supported my husband.
Moving Continents with my partner.
Two people to whom you wish to show gratitude for what you have today?
My In-Laws – Mrs Manjulaji Kothari and Mr Rasiklalji Kothari.
My husband – Rajesh Kothari.
Two compliments for your life partner?
Trying to frame words for him is very difficult! But I’m going to try, He is a part of myself that I cherish the most. He is my best-friend, my confidant and the most amazing father to our children.
He is humble, hardworking and honest, I respect and learn so much from him every day of my life.
Two expectations from your children?
I don’t believe in having expectations and burdening them but I have utmost love and care for my children and I believe that they will do the best to their abilities.
I always wish for them is to keep getting better at life.
Two of the inspiring quotes you like the most?
“You glow differently when you start choosing yourself.”
“Your life isn’t yours if you always care about what other people think.”
Two things you practice for fitness?
Running.
Zumba.
Two success mantras of life?
Forgive yourself to the mistakes you make and keep moving ahead.
Never give up or stop believing in yourself. Hardwork beats talent everytime.
