Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Shalini Passi's Memoir Reveals Untold Story
Shalini Passi, known for her fashion sense and art collection, recently launched her first book, The Art of Being Fabulous.
She talked about her life at the Jaipur Literature Festival.
Shalini always loved art and was very good at painting.
She wanted to go to art college but couldn't because her parents thought she would get married.
Instead, she kept painting and learning from famous artists.
She collects art not for money or decoration, but because she loves the creativity.
She also helps new artists through her foundations.
Shalini finds traditional Indian art very interesting but a bit scary because there's so much to learn.
She wants everyone to respect and appreciate real art.
Shalini Passi launched her debut memoir, The Art of Being Fabulous, at the Jaipur Literature Festival.
Passi initially hesitated to write a book, feeling her ideas were too simple, but publishers saw value in her unique perspective.
She wanted to pursue a career in art but couldn't attend art college due to her parents' concerns about marriage.
Passi collects art for her love of the craft and the creativity behind it, not as an investment.
She supports emerging artists and art therapy through her Shalini Passi Art Foundation and MASH India.
- Who
- Shalini Passi, a fashion icon and art collector
- What
- Launch of her debut memoir, The Art of Being Fabulous
- When
- At the Jaipur Literature Festival
- Where
- Jaipur, India
- Why
- To share her personal journey and passion for art
- Book Title
- The Art of Being Fabulous
- Publisher
- Penguin India
- Launch Event
- Jaipur Literature Festival
- Art Education
- Triveni Kala Sangam, Subodh Gupta
- Artists Admired
- Ram Kumar, MF Husain, Manjeet Bawa
- Foundations
- Shalini Passi Art Foundation, MASH India