From Art Patron to Fan-Favourite Reality Star: Who Is Shalini Passi?

Netflix reality drama show Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives introduced us to some new faces, including Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Shalini Passi, and Kalyani Saha. While all three brought something unique to the table, it was Shalini Passi who truly stole the spotlight.

Shalini Passi has quickly become the talk of the town, thanks to her bold self-love and a no-regrets attitude that resonates with many. Her candid remarks on the show stole the spotlight, like when she said, "The only reason I don’t hold grudges against other people is because it affects my skin." Another viral remark of her which was also a wellness tip which she swears by, is kala namak (black salt) for its detoxifying benefits.

Moreover, while the show mostly featured Bollywood wives as the name suggests, to everyone's surprise, Passi is not directly connected to Bollywood and isn't a "Bollywood wife.". However, Passi's impressive career and contributions to the art world make her a compelling addition to the show. Here's her multifaceted work that makes her a strong contender:

From Art Patron to Fan-Favourite Reality Star: Who Is Shalini Passi?

Shalini Passi isn't a Bollywood wife, but the founder of Mash and a prominent figure in the world of art and design collectors. Shalini Passi is a renowned philanthropist and wife of industrialist Sanjay Passi, who is the founder of the leading automobile company PASCO Group. 

Passi is a known figure in the world of art, design, and fashion, as her collection features renowned contemporary Indian art, modern Indian masters, and even international artists. Passi also advocates the realms of arts, design, and fashion, holding a seat on the Advisory Board of the Khoj Studios since 2012 and being a patron in Kochi-Muziris. 

Along with establishing MASH, a digital platform that explores the connection between art, architecture, design, and fashion, this strong-headed entrepreneur has also established the Shalini Passi Art Foundation, which fosters the Indian art scene, particularly by supporting emerging artists. 

Apart from her evident love for artefacts, Passi also actively supports causes like education for underprivileged children through art workshops, organizations like the Delhi Society for the Welfare of Special Children, and COVID relief efforts. As her passion extends to philanthropy, Passi, in June 2023, became Champion for Children with UNICEF, advocating for children's rights and contributing to initiatives and fundraisers. 

Last month in October, Shalini made her on-screen debut with Netflix's reality show marking her striking audiences and introducing her contributions to the realms of art, design, fashion, and philanthropy. Her dynamic personality and multidimensional pursuits and achievements will surely spice up the reality show. 

Watch her announcement here:

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Shalini Passi (@shalini.passi)

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Dharmatic (@dharmaticent)