Bollywood Wives’ premiered on Netflix this Friday. The reality TV show, which explores the glam and glitzy life of the wives of Bollywood bigwigs, introduced Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Shalini Passi, and Kalyani Saha to the audience. Among the three newcomers, Shalini Passi stood out the most, captivating viewers with her impressive art collection, fashion sense, and unique personality.
Born and raised in Delhi, Shalini Passi is a woman of many talents. She’s an avid art collector and connoisseur, with interests ranging from music and dance to archery, shooting, scuba diving, and fashion. A former state-level gymnast, Shalini shifted her focus to supporting the arts and now runs the My Art Shalini initiative and the Shalini Passi Art Foundation, both of which aim to promote emerging artists in India.
In addition, she founded MASH, an organization that bridges the worlds of art, architecture, craft, design, and fashion.
In a recent interview with Architectural Digest, Shalini reflected on her artistic journey. She shared, «I’ve always been an artist at heart with an eye for meaningful objects. I’m obsessive—if I come across something beautiful or intriguing, I research it endlessly. I visit museums, explore antique shops, examine fabrics, and touch the textures of stone. The beauty and history behind objects fascinate me. Refinement is key.»
Her aesthetic sense is evident in her palatial home at the Golf Links, which she has transformed into a gallery of sorts. Her boomerang-shaped house is