Ramona Vadhera is a Mumbaiite who made her name in Delhi?s party circuit with remarkable speed. Her family, the Narangs, own Mumbai?s Ambassador Hotel, and she has always had a privileged existence right from her Pali Hill childhood to the time when she went to complete her education in Switzerland.

Most people know her as a Page 3 personality at the Capital?s high-voltage dos, but there?s a lot more to Ramona?s life than just hopping from one party to another, clad in her designer best. She exports fashion accessories to places like Ibiza in Spain. Besides that, she?s gearing up for the opening of her restaurant, The Opera, in collaboration with husband Yanchee Vadhera and managing her fashion label, Vue. In between all that, she?s also brand ambassador of the pub-club, Capitol at Ashoka Hotel.

Delhi-born Yanchee Vadhera had always dreamed about being an architect, but there was only one thing keeping him from his passion ? mathematics. So, he followed in his grandfather and father?s footsteps by entering the family business of hotels and real estate. Nowadays, he?s busy with the opening of The Opera and a mall called Crescent in the Qutb Minar area. And he?s enjoying doing what he likes best ? taking care of the creative aspects of the business, and catching up on his pet passion ? reading.

Ramona on Yanchee

Ours was a whirlwind courtship of 10 days. We met when we were both dating other people and on the first day, he didn?t make much of an impression on me. In fact, we met only four times before tying the knot in May 2002 in Pali Hill. In spite of that, though, I was sure he was the man I wanted to marry. So, in that sense, we didn?t have much of a courtship. But then, by that time, I was ready to settle down. The right place, the right time and the right man ? that?s how it all happened.

There is a 14 year age gap between Yanchee and me. But the age difference has hardly mattered because he is young at heart and great fun to be with. He loves partying and freaking out and one thing that?s really attractive about him is that he is very well read. You can converse with him on anything under the sun and you won?t be disappointed. Be it art, music, politics or literature, he?s delightful to talk to. That?s what I love about him ? he is a connoisseur of everything.

I did not like the fact that Yanchee was a chain smoker because I can?t stand cigarette smoke. So, nowadays he smokes only on the terrace or catches a quick puff in the bathroom. Otherwise, he has cut down quite a lot on his habit. And I know it is very difficult for smokers to quit completely.

Both Yanchee and I are very headstrong and that?s why we end up fighting quite often. But we don?t hold back when it comes to apologising to each other. With Yanchee, I have no ego hassles and as for him, he sends me text messages or cards to make up. And for the next five days, he?s on his best behaviour. On my birthdays, Yanchee always treats me royally. Last year we went to Bali together and this year, he took me to Bangkok. There is something really special about him. He often surprises me with gifts even when there?s no occasion.

I have had a troubled past but Yanchee has helped me put it behind me. After all, life is about moving on.

Yanchee on Ramona

I have something in common with Ramona ? a past marriage. But that is something we have never allowed to affect our relationship. It has no bearing on the present. We cherish every day we spend together and do not need too many people around to keep us happy.

Since Ramona and I got married shortly after we met, we barely knew each other?s temperament. Gradually we got to know and discover each other after our marriage. It?s a process where both of us have learnt what the other person doesn?t like and what he or she cherishes. So, when we used to fight initially, we would scream and shout. But with time, the relationship has matured and now both of us have mellowed down quite a bit. Every marriage calls for compromises. So did ours. When, for instance, I don?t smoke anywhere near Ramona, it is not such a great sacrifice. I find it quite normal.

There are certain interests that both of us have in common. We both love reading and travelling. And we are both Librans. Actually our sensibilities are on par because both of us have been brought up in a similar style. It was a typical loving Punjabi household that both of us were brought up in.

What attracted me to Ramona was her vivacious personality. She?s like a breath of fresh air ? one can never be sad or downcast around her. But then sometimes I feel she is too naive. I always tell her that she should not trust people too easily. The fact that she is gullible always bothers me. I would probably like her to be a little more mature in her outlook. Ramona is quite stubborn too, a trait which I share with her. If I am asked not to do something without being given any reason for it, I would go ahead and do just that very thing.

I love the Sundays that we spend together lolling about at home, watching movies or simply enjoying leisurely dinners. And I have to say that there?s never a dull moment with my wife around.