Rina Wadhwani
The Wadhwanis are proud of their Indian heritage seen here in Manish Malhotra designs (Photo: Affa Chan/Tatler Hong Kong)
In what ways did motherhood change you?
In countless ways. Suddenly it wasn’t about me any more; it was about my children. I learnt to be more selfless and compassionate. Patience was never one of my virtues, but that changed overnight. I learnt to be more organised and methodical. There is so much to think about when it comes to their well-being and education, and I am still learning. Because of my children, my capacity to love knows no bounds. It’s a magical journey and I am enjoying every moment of the ride. It’s also easy when you have a great support system. My husband is the best partner and team player.
To be independent and never be reliant on anyone, financially or otherwise.
What is your fondest memory together?
One thing my mother did with me that I passed on to my own children is travelling. It is the biggest educator and heart-opener. My fondest memories are the trips we took together through the years.
There are two trips that stick out: one when we went to China together in 1982. These were really early days and there weren’t many tourists there yet. It was an amazing eye-opener and my mother with her blonde hair received so many interesting looks. Recently, we took my mother to Tokyo for her 80th birthday. It was wonderful to be with her as she has a wealth of knowledge from all her life experiences.