Bina Ramani

Career

After her divorce from Andy Ramani, she was an Air-India employee based in New York. Subsequently, she returned to India to set up a garment export business to the US.

Ramani founded and managed the restro-bar "Tamarind Court" in New Delhi, which became a popular cultural venue. It gained national attention after the 1999 Murder of Jessica Lal occurred on its premises, where Ramani was a key eyewitness.

Art, writing and activism Ramani has exhibited art jointly with her partner George Mailhot. She is also the author of the memoir Bird in a Banyan Tree: My Story, which chronicles her life, work in fashion, the transformation of Hauz Khas Village, and the Jessica Lal case.

Controversies In 2016, the Delhi High Court upheld her discharge from a forgery case linked to documentation arising from the Jessica Lal investigation.

Personal life Ramani was first married to San Fransciso based-Andy Ramani for 13 years before their divorce. The couple had two daughters, including designer Malini Ramani. She continues to live at her home, at Saidul Ajaib, near Mehrauli, Delhi, with her daughter Malini Ramani.

Awards and recognition The Indian media often refers to Ramani as the "Godmother of Fashion in India" for her pioneering role in fashion, boutique culture, and lifestyle branding.