Sania Mirza is an ace Indian tennis player who has made the country proud with her numerous achievements. But did you know that Sania has a sister named Anam Mirza? Anam Mirza is a successful entrepreneur who has made it big in the fashion and business world.
Who is Sania Mirza’s sister Anam Mirza?
Anam was born on February 25, 1994, in Hyderabad. She completed her schooling at Nasr School and graduated in Mass Communication and Media Studies from St. Francis College for Women.
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After her graduation, Anam began her career as an intern with various national channels. While Anam was working a job, she tried her hands in entrepreneurship, and in 2013, she launched her company, ‘Ink to Change’, a website for aspiring journalists.
Sania and Anam’s father, Imran Mirza, was a sports journalist, and her mother, Naseema, worked in the printing business.
Being the sister of a Global Tennis sensation must be tough but she was never overshadowed by her sister’s fame. Anam made an identity for herself.
Anam Mirza’s entrepreneurial journey
Anam Mirza began her entrepreneurial journey with Ink to Change, a news-based website in Hyderabad launched for aspiring journalists. After her marriage to Akbar Rasheed, Anam Mirza began her fashion brand, ‘The Label Bazaar’ in 2014 after the success of her news-based website.
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The Label Bazaar got widespread recognition for its curated designs, from accessories, shoes, bags, and beauty brands, the brand has everything under one roof for all fashion lovers. The unique designs made her brand one of the most talked about fashion brands in India. The brand displays its out-of-the-box collections through exhibitions and shows in Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Dubai.
In 2022, Anam Mirza co-founded India’s biggest Ramzan expo, Daawat-e-Ramzan
Daawat-e-Ramzan, India’s biggest Ramzan expo in Hyderabad attracts around 1.5 lakh visitors each year. The expo features 200 retail shops, numerous food stalls, and many other attractions in the holy month of Ramzan.
The event is gaining popularity every passing year in Hyderabad. Speaking about Daawat-e-Ramzan, Anam said:
“I am a Hyderabadi by heart and Ramadan is everyone’s favourite time of the year. I’ve always hosted fashion exhibitions but I am really looking forward to organising an authentic experience that showcases the true essence of what this month is all about – good food, family time and counting our blessings! It also makes me very happy that I can bring fashion and food from the heart of the Old City to this part of town.”
In 2023, Anam Mirza launched another fashion label in the name of her daughter, Dua
Anam launched another fashion label in 2023 after the birth of her daughter. The brand is all about fashionable attire. She often shares clips and images from her brand on her social media handle. The way she aces her multiple businesses is commendable.
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Anam Mirza’s net worth
Apart from handling her multiple businesses, Anam Mirza is also a popular influencer. She is very active on YouTube and other social media platforms, with over 1.25 lakh subscribers. Anam’s several business ventures and social media presence contribute to her staggering net worth. As per reports, Anam Mirza’s net worth is a whopping $40 million which amounts to Rs. 331 crores.
Anam Mirza married twice
Anam first got married to Akbar Rasheed in a traditional ceremony in Hyderabad on November 18, 2016, at a royal Muslim wedding. After two years of marriage, Anam and Akbar got divorced in 2018.
After her divorce, Anam took another chance at marriage and got married to the son of former Indian cricketer, Mohammad Azharuddin, Asad Azharuddin. On August 15, 2022, Anam and Asad welcomed their daughter, Dua.
Anam Mirza is an inspiration just like her sister Sania Mirza. She is an example that one can achieve anything if one sets a mind to it.
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