Her Story
Five chapters, one vision.
From a creative education to a celebrated restaurant, a fashion label and a platform for other women: how Maliha built a life around design.
Sage, white and a statement choker
An eye that never switches off
Long before The Blue Chef, there was the eye for detail. Maliha is a graduate and multidisciplinary creative who trained in the crafts that decide how things look and feel. She holds certifications in fashion design, interior design, jewellery design and makeup artistry.
She works the same way in every medium. An outfit, a room and a plate are all compositions to her, and she gives each one the same care.
At The Blue Chef, Kammanahalli
The Blue Chef
In Kammanahalli, Bengaluru, Maliha founded The Blue Chef, a boutique dining and lifestyle destination where she is Founder and Creative Head. She curates the food, styling, décor and celebrations herself: private dining, date nights and celebrations planned around each guest.
One idea runs through all of it, written on the door and on every plate: where fashion, food and flair come together in style.
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“Vision in Style”: leading with passion, creating with purpose
Recognised across India
In 2026 her story reached a national audience. She was on the cover of OG India Magazine, was cover story No. 03 in The Ideal Entrepreneur's July Collector Edition, and was featured in Edition 87 of The Entrepreneurs of India. India Times Now and Next India Magazine both ran profiles.
“Success is not just what you achieve, but how authentically you create your own path.”
The Entrepreneurs of India · Edition 87
Bold. Graceful. Unapologetically different.
Maliha Fashions
In September 2026 she unveiled the first look of Maliha Fashions, a venture covering fashion, beauty, grooming and design education. It grew out of her love for elegance, individuality and colour.
“Fashion is not just about what you wear… it is about how you feel, how you carry yourself, and the story you choose to tell.”
Maliha Bano, on launching Maliha Fashions
From the OG India Magazine cover shoot
Maliha Collective
Her next idea reaches beyond her own brands. Maliha Collective is a planned platform where women entrepreneurs can connect, collaborate, share what they know and help each other grow.
“Success is not only about achievements, it's about inspiring others.”
Next India Magazine
