Shobhaa De was born in a Saraswat Brahmin Hindu family in Maharashtra's Satara district and was brought up in Girgaum, Mumbai. She has three siblings
Shobhaa De completed her schooling from Queen Mary School, Mumbai and holds a degree in psychology from Mumbai's St. Xavier's College
Shobhaa De first took up modelling as her first career choice. She did modelling assignments with Bollywood actress Zeenat Aman
Shobhaa made her entry into the world of journalism in 1970. Ever since there has been no turning back from the literary world for her. The columnist and novelist is admired for her plain-speaking and opinionated pieces. She has over 19 novels under her belt
Some of her most famous novels include Socialite Evenings, Starry Nights and Sultry Days. She continues to pursue her literary passions to this day
Some of her most famous novels include Socialite Evenings, Starry Nights and Sultry Days. She continues to pursue her literary passions to this day
Shobhaa De is married to Dilip De and is a mother of six children
Pictured here along with her daughters
Shobhaa De is married to Dilip De and is a mother of six children
Pictured here along with her daughters
Apart from being a former editor of magazines like Stardust, Society and Celebrity, Shobhaa De has also been a scriptwriter and written for Indian TV soaps
Shobhaa De is famous for her depiction of sex as well as boldness in society through her works of fiction. For this she has often been referred to India's answer to Jackie Collins
Shobhaa De seems to be greatly fond of travelling and exploring new places. She is seen letting her hair down at Alila Fort Bishangarh
Shobhaa De is well-known for never being perturbed by political correctness. Despite her popularity, she has at times, found herself trickling down a controversy or two
Shobhaa De is well-known for never being perturbed by political correctness. Despite her popularity, she has at times, found herself trickling down a controversy or two
Shobhaa also has the distinguished honour of having penned down India's first television soap, Swabhimaan
Shobhaa De often writes weekly columns in publications such as Times of India and The Asian Age to express her feelings on matters of politics and society. She also has a large social media following
In Picture: Shobhaa De looks absolutely lovely in a white gown among the serene environs of Bosnia
In Picture: Shobhaa De looks absolutely lovely in a white gown among the serene environs of Bosnia
The age-defyingly beautiful author looks absolutely serene in her beach wear and keeps setting goals for women younger
Shobhaa De is seen here enjoying the fresh ocean air in Dimpy Gujral's cold shoulder cruise line
She is seen here at Zorawar Kalra's Mumbai-based lifestyle bar and kitchen, KODE. Shobhaa De, who has a taste for fusion food, greatly enjoyed KODE's choice of food and drinks
She is seen here, taking in Jaipur's still atmosphere at Cafe Palladio. The stylish author seemed to fit right in with the historically-significant background
Shobhaa shared this absolutely stunning photograph which was taken in the chilling Icelandic temperature of -8 degrees
Shobhaa shared this absolutely stunning photograph which was taken in the chilling Icelandic temperature of -8 degrees
Shobhaa seems to enjoy shopping, just as much as the next woman. She has been pictured here at a mall in Pune
Shobhaa seems to enjoy shopping, just as much as the next woman. She has been pictured here at a mall in Pune
The stylish socialite was seen warmly welcoming, former British Formula One racing driver, Sir Jackie Stewart, at the Singapore Grand Prix
The stylish socialite was seen warmly welcoming, former British Formula One racing driver, Sir Jackie Stewart, at the Singapore Grand Prix
This vintage photo of the Shobhaa De reflects a past that was just as beautiful as the present. Doesn't she just look stunning here?
The pretty socialite is pictured here along with Harinder Sidhu, the current Australian High commissioner to India
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