Shalini Passi Biography: Siblings, Parents, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Husband, Child, Reality Show

Shalini Passi is an Indian art patron, collector, media personality, and philanthropist who gained widespread recognition through her appearances on Netflix’s reality series Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives (2020–present).

Her bold personality and unique style made her a standout figure on the show.

Profile

• Full name: Shalini Passi
• Nickname: Shalu (used by close friends and family)
• Date of birth: 1976
• Age: 49 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: New Delhi, India
• State of origin: Delhi
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Art patron, collector, media personality, philanthropist
• Height: 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
• Parents: Suraj Prakash Chawla (father)
• Siblings: She has a brother named Rajiv Chawla, who is also involved in the family’s business interests.
• Spouse: Sanjay Passi
• Children: Robin Passi
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Hinduism
• Ethnicity: Indian
• Net worth: Estimated between $90 million and $100 million (combined family wealth)

Early Life and Education

Shalini Passi was born in 1976 in New Delhi, India, and is now 49. She grew up surrounded by art and architecture, which profoundly influenced her interests.

Her grandfather contributed to iconic structures such as Bayu Bhavan and Bika Bazar, while her father was passionate about painting. Passi attended Modern School on Barakhamba Road in New Delhi.

Her early exposure to design and architecture inspired her lifelong engagement with the arts. She later pursued courses in Art and Design from prestigious institutions like Central Saint Martins, London, and Chelsea College of Art and Design.

Personal Life

Shalini Passi is married to Sanjay Passi, a businessman and chairman of the PASCO Group. The couple resides in Golf Links, an exclusive neighborhood in Delhi, with their son Robin Passi.

Known for their philanthropy, the couple made headlines in 2021 for donating Rs 10 crore to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam in Andhra Pradesh.

Career

In 2018, Shalini Passi founded the Shalini Passi Art Foundation and MASH India to promote emerging artists and interdisciplinary collaborations across art, architecture, design, fashion, and craft.

She has been a member of the advisory board for KHOJ since 2012 and has supported experimental contemporary art in South Asia. Passi curated exhibitions such as “The Warp and Weft of Perception” and “Through My Eyes,” showcasing her paintings at the Visual Arts Gallery in New Delhi.

She also organized arts and crafts workshops for underprivileged children through her foundation. Her television career began with Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives, where she became known for her vibrant personality.

She later appeared as a guest on Bigg Boss 18 (2024–2025) and The Great Indian Kapil Show. In addition to her television appearances, Passi has contributed articles to prominent publications such as Architectural Digest India and Vogue India.

Net Worth

Shalini Passi’s net worth is estimated between $90 million and $100 million as of 2025. Her wealth stems primarily from her husband’s successful business ventures through PASCO Group, her extensive private art collection, and her investments in real estate and design.

Social Media

• Instagram: @shalinipassi
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Filmography

• Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives
• Bigg Boss 18
• The Great Indian Kapil Show