Kamala Katageri from Bengaluru, Karnataka, began her fashion journey in 1999 from a small home setup and opened her first boutique in 2005. With a Post-Graduation Diploma in Fashion Designing (2021), she now leads a team of six and is preparing to launch her own brand. Her breakthrough came in 2023 with a Phoenix-Themed Design at the Bangalore Fashion Show. Guided by resilience and family support, Kamala inspires others with her mantra: “Be hardworking, independent, and unafraid to showcase your creativity.”