Celebrity Mentors
NIF Global Siliguri connects students with some of the biggest names in fashion, film, beauty, and lifestyle. These industry icons bring more than star power — they offer perspective, performance-ready insights, and personal mentorship to fuel ambition.
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Gauri Khan
Celebrity Mentor – Interior Design
One of India’s most celebrated interior designers, Gauri Khan is known for her signature blend of luxury, elegance, and functionality. As founder of Gauri Khan Designs, she brings her refined design sensibility to NIF Global’s mentorship series, sharing exclusive insights into space styling and luxe aesthetics during her live sessions held twice a year.
Manish Malhotra
Celebrity Mentor – Fashion Design
Renowned for blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary elegance, Manish Malhotra brings a unique perspective to design — from haute couture to luxe interiors. His mentorship at NIF Global ignites creativity, sharpens aesthetic sensibilities, and inspires students to create timeless, meaningful spaces and collections.
Twinkle Khanna
Celebrity Mentor – Interior Design
She brings a unique blend of creativity to NIF Global as an author, interior designer, and former actress. In her mentor sessions, she shares practical insights into interior design, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, guiding students to create elegant spaces using eco-friendly materials and mindful design practices.
Ashley Rebello
Celebrity Mentor – Fashion Design
Renowned Bollywood costume designer Ashley Rebello brings his sharp eye and decades of industry experience to NIF Global. Known for films like Tiger 3, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Sultan, and styling Salman Khan for Bigg Boss, Ashley mentors students through hands-on sessions, sharing real-world insights that empower them to innovate, push creative boundaries, and thrive in fashion and entertainment.
