LOVED & MARRIED TOO

A power couple is someone where both the individuals bring something to the table, they learn from each other, support one another, and build an empire together. In Aanchal and Manish Bansal’s case, they have taken their family business to the next level. They are one such power couple who are tied together with immense love and respect for each other. In a candid conversation with Corporate Citizen, these two share their love story, how they are trying to attain work-life balance, their story of raising two beautiful kids together and more

The lockdown gave Anchal Bansal, Executive Director, and Manish, Director and CEO, Window Magic, a chance to spend some quality time together, something they were meaning to do for ages. When they both decided to take their family business to the next level, they did so. But to safeguard their marriage all they needed was to spend some time with each other. “For us, spending quality times means watching movies and shows, going for long drives or walks, or sipping a cuppa coffee on an impromptu date,” said Manish. Aanchal was quick to add, “We recently finished watching a TV show. And according to me, that sums up an ideal day. Dressed in comfy clothes, munching on some snacks, enjoying a show and of course, with Manish by my side, I couldn’t ask for more.”

THIS IS HOW WE MET…

In 2010, when the Delhi duo was introduced to each other by their common friend, little did they know that 10 years down the line, they would be running a successful business and with two kids and their families by their side. “We would not say it was love at first sight as we took our own time to fall for each other and work on what suits the best for us. It was a mutual decision to start dating and then to get married. There was no proposal as such, we just went with the flow, and this is what we love about our story it’s easy going yet alluring,” gushed Aanchal.

When the chemistry matches, love certainly sparkles. And the joy to see that happen can never be expressed in words. Agreed Manish, “Ours is not a mushy mushy love story. However, when our thinking matched on several topics, we couldn’t contain our joy. We spoke for hours. Soon, we mutually confessed our admiration for one another, and there was no looking back.”

TYING THE KNOT

To find someone with who you can have an endless conversation, someone who understands you and supports you no matter what in short, finding your Mr or Mrs Right is a mammoth task. But for Anchal and Manish it happened easily. And their relationship converted into a marriage. “We knew we were right for each other. However, there was a little hindrance from my side, as I belong to a traditional family. In India, marriage is not just between the couple, it is also between the respective families. We wanted to settle things and only when our families blessed us, we celebrated our love for one other in a grand style,” explained Aanchal.

"As a couple, we always try to do what is the best for our kids. Spending time with them is our utmost priority"

- Aanchal

MARRIAGE MANTRA

MR AND MRS WORKAHOLIC

Aanchal and Manish Bansal with their kids
Reyansh and Naimah

After acquiring a degree from the University of Kent, United Kingdom, Manish Bansal joined the family business and he currently is the CEO and Director of Window Magic. Window Magic, which is a division of Window Magic India Pvt. Ltd, is a leading uPVC (Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride) brand in India. It looks after manufacturing doors, windows, partitions, and frames for glass fabrications. And when Aanchal become a part of the Bansal family, within no time her acumen took their business to a new height. “I am mesmerised by the way Aanchal handles work and our family. She has given the company brand recognition and credibility. And she is that one knot that ties our whole family together,” expressed Manish, while further adding, “Even before the marriage I was a workaholic, and even then, she had my back. I wanted to marry someone who not only understands the business needs but someone who could also look after families. My family means the world to me, and to see them smile makes my living worthwhile. And I am glad to have found Aanchal.”

Although they work for the same organisation, they work in different verticals. Hence, bumping into each other at work is a no-go. “And after a long day at work, the time that I get to spend with my family puts a smile on my face. She does get the work home at times. But we try to wrap it up quickly and catch each other up with the day. Only if there were more hours to the day,” sighed Manish.

Small fights between couples are what makes them stronger once they overcome them. What about the times when you have a fight, who apologies first, we asked? “Of course, he does,” laughed Aanchal, while further adding, “We never sleep over our fights. We try to resolve it with a calm mind. And if it brews further, we cannot stand without talking to each other, that’s when we keep aside our difference and move on.”

So, after being with each other for more than a decade, what does love mean to you, Aanchal expressed, “When we were young in the relationship, saying those three golden words meant love for us. Now, our love has evolved. It is being loyal and respectful. When the silence between us become comfortable, we knew our love had grown leaps and bounds.”

RAISING TWO CUTIES

Reyansh, five, and Naimah, 18-months, are the apple of their eyes. Talking about raising the kids together, Aanchal added, “As a couple, we always try to do what is the best for our kids. We both are involved in our work, hence, we schedule our day accordingly to look after our kids. Spending time with them is our utmost priority. As we blessed with an amazing family, we always have someone or the other to share our responsibilities.” A picture-perfect day for the Bansals is a long drive with their kids while enjoying several scoops of ice-cream.