Sobha Viswanath is an Indian social entrepreneur, artist, designer and activist. She is the founder of Weavers Village clothing store in Kerala, India. In 2023, she appeared in Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 5.
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Sobha Viswanath was born Sobha Vishwanath (37 years old; as of 2022) on Saturday, August 10, 1985, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, where she grew up. Her zodiac sign is Leo.
Childhood photos of Sobha Viswanath and mother
She attended Holy Angels Convent High School. Thereafter, Sobha studied at All Saints College, Thiruvananthapuram. After graduation, Sobha studied at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in Kerala, where she pursued an MBA in Marketing, Human Resources (double major) and Finance.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′6″
Weight (approximately): 55kg
Hair Color: Black with light golden brown highlights
Eye color: black
Body measurements (approximately): 32-30-32
family
Parents and siblings
Her father’s name is Vishwanathan. Sobha has a brother named Krishnakumar KV who is a businessman.
Sobha Viswanath and her family
husband
Sobha married Ashwin Rajendran, but their marriage was damaged by Ashwin’s abuse, leading to their separation.
Sobha Viswanath’s wedding photos
Profession
Handloom industry
Sobha Viswanath started her journey in the handloom industry in 2012 by setting up a clothing store called “Weavers Village” in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The founding principles of Weavers Village revolve around uplifting the local weaving community and preserving India’s rich handloom heritage. Sobha launched the ‘Bhoomika’ fundraising campaign on April 7, 2019, to support people affected by the 2019 Kerala floods. The activity involves making a doll that sits on a boat, made from handlooms and textile waste. The project employs women from NGOs such as Mahila Mandiram, including those with physical and mental disabilities. In an interview, Sobha talked about the making process of the Bhoomika dolls and revealed that Deepak, who was involved in designing the dolls, was not sure what kind of expressions he should give the dolls; therefore, he deliberately did not design their mouths.
Bhoomika doll on display
The dolls became a hit and caught the attention of celebrities like Katrina Kaif, Sonu Nigam and Nithya Menen. In an interview, Sobha said about the Bhoomika initiative and dolls:
Bhoomika means “daughter of Mother Earth” and Deepak Shivraj of Pava Creative Studio designed the mascot, which is a doll. The dolls are made from handloom and textile waste. “bindi” represents hope, while the boat represents sustainability. The dolls had no mouth because Deepak didn’t know what expression it was supposed to have. As we traveled to different places during the floods, we saw children fighting for a bottle of drinking water, we saw women wearing wet clothes and no sanitary napkins, and we heard the pangs of hunger. When we saw this, our hearts sank, so we decided the mascot wouldn’t have any expressions. ”
Sobha Viswanath is making Bhoomika doll
On Bhoomika’s initiative, Sobha made Chekutty dolls from fabrics damaged during the 2004 Kerala tsunami, symbolizing the strength and resilience of survivors, making them a poignant reminder of the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. The dolls are made from fabric damaged in the 2004 Kerala tsunami and symbolize the strength and resilience of survivors. Despite their scars and stains, each doll represents a person who survived the devastating flood, making them a poignant reminder of the human spirit’s triumph over adversity.
checuti doll
She started serving as Director at Balaramapuram Handlooms Producers Company on January 19, 2022.
big boss
In 2023, she appeared as a contestant in the reality show “Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 5”; the show was aired on Asianet.
Sobha Viswanath to star in reality show Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 5 (2023)
social activism
Sobha is associated with various non-profit organizations. In 2012, she co-founded the charity Save A Rupee, Spread A Smile (SARSAS) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. On September 27, 2019, she joined Jyothirgamaya Foundation as an Advisory Board Member. On September 1, 2020, Sobha became the executive founding board member of Ashtamudi, a non-profit organization in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. She served as a board member of El Shaddai Charitable Trust, a Goa-based non-profit organization.
dispute
Framed drug case
Sobha was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on January 31, 2021 after the NCB found 480 grams of marijuana in her clothing store in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. She was later released on bail as the amount seized was less than a kilogram. Sobha sought help from the Chief Minister of Kerala and the Police Commissioner, following which the case was handed over to the Thiruvananthapuram Crime Branch. Investigations revealed that the incident was orchestrated by British businessman Harish Haridas, son of the founder of Lords Hospital, after she rejected his marriage proposal. Harish Haridas has been following her. A Crime Branch team led by Deputy Superintendent of Police S Amminikuttan found a CCTV footage showing suspicious movements of a maid working at a Sobha shop. After the police arrested the maid, she revealed that a former employee named Vivek Raj was involved in the incident.
Awards
In 2016, she was awarded the Kerala Business Visionary Award.
Sobha Viswanath Kerala Business Visionary Award 2016
tattoo
Sobha has multiple tattoos on her body, including a pair of paw tattoos on her left leg, Lotus, Om and Rudraksha tattoos on her back, and an ‘Amma and Trishul’ tattoo on her right wrist.
Sobha Viswanath’s tattoo
Sobha Viswanath’s tattoo on left shoulder
Sobha Viswanath’s tattoo on left leg
Sobha Viswanath posts about tattoos on her back on Instagram
Sobha Viswanath’s tattoo on her right wrist
perforation
She has six piercings in her left ear.
Sobha Viswanath’s Ear Piercing
Facts/Trivia
- Shobha is fondly called “Shobhz” and “Mowgli” by her friends and family.
- Her name is also Shobha Ashwin.
- She has a huge passion for wearing sarees and can often be seen flaunting her designs on social media and at various events.
- Sobha is the first Pinkathon Ambassador from Kerala. She is credited with bringing Pink Marathon to Kerala and has participated in several Pink Marathons in various cities. Notably, she ran barefoot in a saree to advocate for handlooms.
Sobha Viswanath while promoting Pinkathon
- She follows a non-vegetarian diet.
Sobha Viswanath’s Instagram post
- Sobha was given the amazing opportunity to design clothes for Sophia, the world’s first artificially intelligent human.
Sobha Viswanath posts on Instagram about designing and styling clothes for Sophia, the world’s first artificial intelligence
- Sobha Viswanath is an avid animal lover. She has a dog named Pumpkin and four cats as pets.
Sobha Viswanath posts about her pet cat on Instagram
Sobha Viswanath’s pet dog Pumpkin
- Sobha’s wanderlust is fueled by her love for exploring unique and exotic destinations. However, the beach holds a special place in her heart. In an interview, she shared her love for beach adventures, saying:
I couldn’t stay away from the beach. Beach heard all my stories. ”
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