We raided interior designer Sussanne Khan's Instagram and found this gem of a picture from her younger days (left). Doesn't she look different now? What an amazing transformation! (All pictures courtesy: Sussanne Khan's Instagram account)

Born on October 26, 1978, Sussanne Khan is the youngest daughter of actor-filmmaker Sanjay Khan and former actress-designer Zarine Katrak Khan. Sussanne has three siblings - elder sisters - Farah Khan Ali (married to DJ Aqeel) and Simone Khan (married to Ajay Arora) and younger brother-actor Zayed Khan.

This wonderful childhood picture was posted by Sussanne Khan with her mother Zarine Khan. Yes, that cute little kid is Sussanne!

Many people know Sussanne Khan as the former wife of actor Hrithik Roshan, but her identity goes beyond that. She is one of the most popular and acclaimed interior and fashion designer in the country, who has made name globally. Sussanne's mother Zarine has been a role model for her.

'Many know me as the wife of Hrithik Roshan. However very few know that I am in fact the daughter of prolific interior designer Zarine Khan,' said Sussanne Khan, in a recent interview with IANS.

Picture perfect! Sussanne Khan with parents Sanjay and Zarine Khan, siblings Zayed, Simone and Farah, and sister-in-law Malaika

Sussanne Khan's father Sanjay Khan, a prominent actor in the 80s, is of mixed Afghan and Iranian descent, while her mother Zarine, known for Tere Ghar Ke Samne (1963) and Ek Phool Do Mali (1969), comes from a Parsi family.

After having obtained an Associate of Arts degree in Interior Design from a college in California, Sussanne went on to work with her mother for a while before starting her own venture. She took up her first project in 1996. Sussanne was just 18.

In picture: Sussanne Khan with her sister Farah Khan Ali

'My mum (Zarine) and sisters (Farah Khan Ali and Simone Arora) have been key players in my life and more importantly my careers,' said Sussanne.

In picture: Sussanne Khan with sisters Farah Khan Ali and Simone Arora, and sister-in-law Malaika Parekh, wife of Zayed Khan.

There are many aspirants for the coveted title of lifestyle goddess, but Farah Khan Ali, Simone Arora and Sussanne Roshan kind of proves that when it comes to true-blue glamour, and luxury lifestyle, few families come close to the Khans.

In picture: Sussanne Khan with Zayed Khan and Farah Khan Ali

All three sisters are steeped in the universe of aesthetics and design (jewellery for Farah, interiors and lifestyle retail for Simone and Sussanne).

In picture: Sussanne Khan with siblings Zayed Khan and Farah Khan Ali

It may be noted that, perhaps, the Khan sisters have been exposed to aesthetics, glamour and beauty from the moment they opened their eyes, thanks to their parents and their extended family.

In picture: Sussanne Khan with sisters Farah Khan Ali and Simone Arora, and sister-in-law Malaika Parekh

'We three are so unique in our own ways, yet there is this comfort zone that helps one another in our everyday lives as moms, independent working women and most of all as human beings,' Sussanne told mid-day adding, 'Farah is the giver, Simone is the protector and I guess I am the philosopher, together we shall always be a force field of energy. It's a gift to be a part of this force field and I feel blessed.'

In picture: Sussanne Khan with her cousin-actor Fardeen Khan (son of Feroz Khan, brother of Sanjay Khan) and entrepreneur Anu Dewan.

A journey that started in 1995 has now resulted in global fame. That was the year that Sussanne Khan obtained a degree in interior design from a Brooks College in California, before working on her first project a few months later.

In picture: Sussanne Khan with her sister-in-law Malaika Parekh. The two share a friendly bond, and Sussanne's pictures on Instagram are proof of it.

'In 2005, I shifted focus to furniture design. In collaboration with Gauri Khan, I launched my furniture boutique 'The Charcoal Project' in 2011. In addition to designing my own home with Hrithik, I have also designed Rani Mukerji and Priyanka Chopra's homes,' said Khan in an interview with IANS.

In picture: Sussanne Khan with co-partners Bipasha Basu and Malaika Arora of The Label Life, an e-commerce fashion lifestyle company established in 2012 by the trio.

Sussanne's The Charcoal Project presents lines by premier global and Indian designers like Andrew Martin, Abu Jani, Sandeep Khosla, and her very own eponymous hand-crafted furniture collection.

In picture: Sussanne Khan with BFFs Maheep Kapoor, Anu Dewan and Gauri Khan

The work that Khan does with this place was even been recognised at the 10th edition of the Designer of the Year Awards, held at Kuala Lumpur in 2019. Khan was adjudged Asia's Most Influential Designer, an honour she shared with two others.

In picture: Sussanne Khan with Malaika Arora and a friend

With over 20 years of experience, Sussanne Khan has put her creative side to many high-profile international projects creating home, restaurant, office, retail, spa and outdoor spaces.

In picture: Sussanne Khan, Hrithik Roshan and Gauri Khan.

On the personal front, Susssane Khan and Hrithik Roshan, childhood sweethearts, tied the knot in 2000. They have two children together, named Hrehaan and Hridhaan.

They called off their marriage, thirteen years later. Sussanne and Hrithik parted ways in 2013 and got divorced in 2014.

However, even after parting ways, they still remain cordial with each other. Hrithik and Sussanne are often spotted vacaying together, going out for movies and dinners with their two sons - Hrehaan and Hridhaan.

In fact, time and again their public appearances have brewed rumours and discussions about the two getting back together as husband and wife.

Sussanne Khan is often seen spending quality time with her sons Hrehaan and Hridhaan, where Hrithik is accompanied too, setting parenting goals, or rather co-parenting their kids with dignity.

In picture: Sussanne Khan enjoys a cooking class with her kids Hrehaan and Hridhaan

Sussanne Khan agrees to Hollywood actor Ben Affleck's popular statement on not letting his kids pay the price of his fame. 'You have to let kids be kids. Robbing them of their childhood and/or adolescence is not fair,' she said.

Sussanne Khan also knows how to balance personal and professional life. Drawing a line between work and home is something she strongly advocates for. 'Only by keeping that balance in check can you continue to be inspired at work and at peace at home,' said Khan.

In picture: Sussanne Khan with sons Hrehaan and Hridhaan, and Sonali Bendre's son Ranveer

Looking back at her career, Sussanne Khan said, 'I'm extremely grateful for the way my career has panned out. My journey thus far has been satisfying and especially as the Style Editor for The Label Life, curating The Power Dressing Edit, knowing we are catering to the modern Indian women.'

In picture: Sussanne Khan and Hrithik Roshan often holiday together with their kids and friends. In this picture, they are joined by Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna, Gayatri Joshi and Vikas Oberoi

Sussanne Khan set out a message for women entrepreneurs, saying, 'Always speak out. Even if what you think is a bad idea, always voice it. You never know who you may inspire and what that one seed idea can blossom into.'

In picture: Sussanne Khan and Hrithik Roshan enjoy a holiday with kids Hrehaan and Hridhaan

Sussanne Khan and Hrithik Roshan enjoy building sandcastles with kids Hrehaan and Hridhaan on their beach holiday. Going by these pictures, Sussanne surely seems to be the pillar of her family.

Here's wishing a very happy birthday to Sussanne Khan! May you achieve greater heights in your life and set an example to many independent women.