GEETANJALI & VIKRAM KIRLOSKAR

THE KIRLOSKAR POWER COUPLE TAKES HELLO! ON AN EXCLUSIVE TOUR OF THEIR BENGALURU MANOR, AS THEY SHARE INTIMATE DETAILS OF THEIR MARRIAGE, GOALS, TRAVELS AND THEIR SECRET TO KEEPING THE SPARK ALIVE

- NAYARE ALI

“Our home is an eclectic amalgamation of our journey through life,” says Geetanjali Kirloskar, of their bungalow tucked away inside the Kirloskar Business Park, where the company’s offices are headquartered in the bustling Bengaluru suburb of Hebbal.

We’re seated in her lounge on the first floor, where the charming lady of the manor, the director of Kirloskar Systems Limited, is getting dolled up for her shoot with HELLO!. The monumental home boasts a vast garden, encapsulating a pool and an inviting gazebo, its interiors pleasing to the eye.

Every piece of home décor has a story that resonates with the family — from the sculptures from South Africa, puppets from France and tapestry from South America, to wall plates from Jaipur, carpets from Kashmir and dhurries from Bukhara, the home is an eclectic mix of colours, textures and forms, evident even in the napkins from flea markets, oil paintings and Baccarat glass works.

The home is dotted with Paithani miniatures, canvases by eminent artists like FN Souza, MF Husain and Paresh Maity displayed at strategic corners, as well as arresting graphic prints from England that blend with contemporary art from France, South Africa, Peru and other international destinations. Art aficionados would also appreciate the modern works by masters like Keith Haring, Paul Day and Claudette Schreuders, among others.

“Our furniture was mostly made-to-order from Virasp Batliwala in Bengaluru, and the woodwork is simple, modern, minimal. The side tables were picked up from old stores, while our coffee table was refurbished from an old bullock cart,” says Geetanjali, who worked closely with her husband Vikram, Chairman and Managing Director of Kirloskar Systems, to build their dream house.