Shalini Passi
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| Born | 1976 |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Known for | Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives |
| Spouse(s) | Sanjay Passi |
Shalini Passi (born 1976) is an Indian art patron, collector, philanthropist and television personality, based in Delhi. She is the founder of the Shalini Passi Art Foundation and the digital platform MASH India, and she serves on advisory boards for major art organisations. She gained widespread recognition after appearing on the Netflix reality series Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives (2024–).[1]
Early Life and Education
Shalini Passi was raised in Delhi. Her grandfather had migrated from Pakistan and set up a construction business; her family lived in areas such as Greater Kailash and later Jor Bagh. She attended Modern School, Barakhamba, and later Jesus & Mary College in Delhi. In her youth, she was a state-level gymnast.
Career
Art Patronage and Collection
Passi has been active as a collector and patron of contemporary Indian and international art. Her collection includes works by Indian artists such as Bharti Kher, Atul Dodiya and Subodh Gupta, as well as international figures.[2]
She is a longstanding member of the Advisory Board of Khoj Studios (since 2012) and a patron of the Kochi‑Muziris Biennale.[3]
In 2018 she founded the Shalini Passi Art Foundation and the digital platform MASH India, aimed at fostering emerging artists and highlighting intersections of art, design, architecture and fashion.[4][5]
Media & Public Profile
In 2024, Passi appeared as a cast member on the Netflix reality series Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives, which brought her wider public visibility beyond art-circles.[6]
Her home, a 20,000 sq ft boomerang-shaped mansion in Golf Links, Delhi, filled with artworks and luxury design, has been widely featured in media.[7]
Philanthropy
Passi has engaged in philanthropic activities such as organising arts-workshops for under-privileged children and supporting organisations such as the Delhi Society for the Welfare of Special Children. She and her husband made a reported donation of INR 10 crore to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams in 2021-22.[8]
Personal Life
Shalini Passi is married to Sanjay Passi, chairman of the Pasco Group (an automotive-dealership group). They live in Delhi with their son Robin.[9]
Notability and Public Reception
Passi’s significance is supported by her roles in Indian contemporary art patronage, her high-profile lifestyle as a socialite, and her presence in mainstream media via reality television. Her public image blends art, design, philanthropy and luxury lifestyle, earning coverage in major Indian publications.[10]
References
- ↑ "Shalini Passi on Her Fitness Routine: 'I Don't Cook Anymore'". The Indian Express. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ↑ "Shalini Passi And Nargis Fakhri Shine At Mumbai's UNICEF-Supported Mash Ball Event". Moneycontrol. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ↑ "The Mash Ball By Shalini Passi Returns Under The Theme 'Fashion In Films'". Outlook India. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ↑ "Shalini Passi Brings Art, Fashion And Film Together At The Mash Ball 2025". Harper’s Bazaar India. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ↑ "Shalini Passi's Mash Ball Returns With A Bold Mix Of Art, Fashion And Cinema". GQ India. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ↑ "No Cooking, Zero Cheat Meals And Giving Up Yoga: How Shalini Passi Stays Fit". NDTV. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ↑ "Healthy Lifestyle Icon Shalini Passi's Fitness And Wellness Mantra". Janta Serishta. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ↑ "Shalini Passi Says She Loves Drama In Fashion: 'Everyone's Playing It So Safe That It's Almost Boring'". MSN. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ↑ "Delhi Glitterati: 'There's No One-Size-Fits-All Diwali Party In Delhi,' Says Shalini Passi". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ↑ "Shalini Passi Reveals Why She Quit Cooking And Her Secrets To Staying Fit At 49". News18. Retrieved 24 October 2025.