Defying norms, embracing passions: How this 75-year-old Mumbai mom never gave up
Updated On: 22 April, 2025 09:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain
Ahead of Mother’s Day 2025, 75-year-old Devyani Kothari reflects on her creative pursuits and shares how her family’s love and support empowered her to follow her passion

Devyani Kothari dons many hats in her work and social life (Photo Courtesy: Devyani Kothari)
Cooking, fashion designing, organising drama shows, feeding stray dogs, running community clubs and groups – Mumbai-based mother Devyani Kothari isn’t one to give up on her creative interests even at the age of 75.
After she got divorced over 50 years ago, at a time when it was still taboo, her family’s support empowered her personally and professionally.
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