Rushad Ginwala is a hospitality professional qualified from the prestigious IHM Mumbai. He worked in hotels and restaurants before launching Mirch Masala in 1992 and Tomatos in 1994-5. His company Ahura Restaurants P Ltd runs multiple restaurants under brands like Dhoom Dhaam, Tomatos and Mirch Masala. They also undertake on- site catering and banqueting, and manage restaurants and food service at prestigious clubs. He was awarded Restaurateur of the Year by Times Food Awards.