Mumbai’s beauty and wellness landscape continues to evolve, and the latest addition has arrived in one of the city’s most recognisable lifestyle neighbourhoods. Actress Komal Thacker, who has walked the Cannes Film Festival red carpet three times, brought a touch of international glamour to Powai as she inaugurated ALF NOVA Aesthetic Skin Clinic at Hiranandani Gardens.

The launch brought together personalities from Mumbai’s medical, business, entrepreneurial and social circles, marking the beginning of a new aesthetic and wellness destination founded by Dr. Alifiya Rizvi, a consulting aesthetic physician, cosmetologist, trichologist and aesthetic gynaecologist.

Located at Gateway Plaza, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, ALF NOVA has been envisioned as a space where skin, hair, aesthetics and wellness come together under one roof, with personalised attention forming an important part of the clinic’s approach.

A Touch of Cannes Comes to Powai

Komal Thacker’s presence gave the inauguration an unmistakable glamour quotient. The Gujarati actress, known for her work in films including Aa To Prem Chhe, Kasoombo, Hameer and Sanghvi & Sons, has represented Gujarati cinema on the international stage through her appearances at the Cannes Film Festival in 2022, 2023 and 2025.

Speaking at the inauguration, Thacker highlighted the growing role of confidence and self-image in today’s fast-paced world.

“Modern aesthetic clinics play an important role in helping people feel more confident. I congratulate Dr. Alifiya Rizvi on this initiative and wish her success in the years ahead,” she said.

It was a fitting thought for an inauguration centred around aesthetics and wellness, where the conversation extends beyond appearance to how people feel about themselves.

Where Skin, Hair and Wellness Meet

At the heart of ALF NOVA is Dr. Alifiya Rizvi, whose professional expertise spans aesthetic medicine, cosmetology, trichology and aesthetic gynaecology.

Speaking to the gathering, Dr. Rizvi spoke about the growing demand for integrated aesthetic and wellness services and the importance of making specialised care more accessible within a professional environment.

Patients today may often arrive with more than one concern — from skin and hair care to aesthetic and wellness requirements. ALF NOVA aims to address this evolving demand by bringing different services together within a single clinic.

“Our effort has been to create a space where people can access different services in a professional environment while receiving personalised attention,” said Dr. Alifiya Rizvi.

That idea of bringing multiple areas of aesthetic and wellness care together reflects the changing way Mumbai approaches personal care — increasingly looking for convenience, expertise and a more individualised experience.

A Mumbai Launch With a Familiar Social Circle

The inauguration brought together a mix of medical professionals, entrepreneurs and prominent guests from Mumbai’s social and business circles.

Among those present were Shivrama Bhandari of Shivas Salon; Ashok Dhamankar, Founder of Magnate Publishing and Publisher of Society Achievers Magazine; builder Dr. Akhtar Rizvi; and Adv. Rubina Rizvi, Director of Rizvi Education Society.

The traditional lamp-lighting ceremony marked the formal beginning of the clinic’s journey, with guests extending their wishes to Dr. Rizvi and the ALF NOVA team.

For Adv. Rubina Rizvi, the occasion carried an added personal significance.

“Dr. Alifiya has dedicated significant effort and commitment to building ALF NOVA. The clinic reflects her passion for aesthetic medicine and her desire to help people feel comfortable and confident,” she said.

Powai’s Growing Lifestyle Landscape Gets Another Addition

There is something particularly fitting about Powai as the home for a contemporary aesthetic and wellness space.

Hiranandani Gardens has long evolved beyond being simply a residential address into a neighbourhood where dining, retail, hospitality, beauty, wellness and everyday lifestyle experiences intersect. The arrival of ALF NOVA adds another dimension to that ecosystem.

For Mumbai residents, especially those living and working around Powai and the eastern suburbs, the appeal of having specialised aesthetic, skin, hair and wellness services closer to home is easy to understand.

And perhaps that is the larger story behind the new clinic. Aesthetic care is increasingly becoming part of the broader wellness conversation — one that includes how we look, how we feel and how comfortable we are in our own skin.

For ALF NOVA, however, the real journey begins after the ribbon-cutting. Located at Gateway Plaza, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, the clinic has now commenced operations, offering a range of aesthetic, skin, hair and wellness-related services under the vision of Dr. Alifiya Rizvi.

From the red carpet of Cannes to the lifestyle hub of Powai, the launch marks another addition to Mumbai’s ever-evolving beauty and wellness story.