Quick Info
| Profession | Kuchipudi Dancer, Entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 20/10/1971 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | Ludhiana, Punjab, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Shallu Jindal
Shallu Jindal, Chairperson of the Jindal Foundation, was conferred the 'CSR Visionary Leader of the Year' award at the 7th Bharat CSR & Sustainability Summit & Awards 2026 in New Delhi. The honour recognised her leadership in expanding the foundation's work across education, healthcare, women's empowerment and rural development.
The Shallu Jindal Performing Arts Academy was inaugurated at O.P. Jindal Global University in Sonipat as a facility for performing arts education and artistic research. The academy was named in recognition of her long-standing contribution to performing arts and cultural philanthropy.
Shallu Jindal was featured in a lifestyle article that highlighted her work as a trained Kuchipudi dancer and her role in the Jindal family's philanthropic efforts. The piece also focused on her commitment to promoting classical dance and cultural initiatives in India.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name: Shallu Oswal Jindal | |
| Birth Name: Shallu Oswal | |
| Religion: Hinduism | |
| Nationality: Indian | |
| Caste: Marwari Jain | |
| Mother Tongue: Hindi | |
| Zodiac: Libra | |
| Residence: New Delhi, India |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 5" |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Figure Measurements | 34-28-35 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | A School in Ludhiana, Punjab |
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| College | A College in Ludhiana, Punjab |
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Personal Life
| Hometown: Ludhiana, Punjab, India | |
| Real Name: Shallu Oswal |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 1994 |
| Husband | Naveen Jindal (Industrialist, Chairman of Jindal Steel and Power) |
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Family
| Father | Late Abhey Kumar Oswal (Businessman, Founder of Oswal Agro Mills) |
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| Mother | Aruna Oswal (Businesswoman) |
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| Spouse | Naveen Jindal |
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Career
| Chairperson of Jindal Foundation and Jindal Art Institute | |
| Chancellor of OP Jindal University (Raigarh) | |
| Vice President of Flag Foundation of India | |
| Former Chairperson of National Bal Bhavan under the Union Ministry of HRD | |
| Founder President of Young FICCI Ladies Organisation (YFLO) | |
| Co-Chairperson of JSPL Foundation | |
| Member of Central Advisory Board on Culture, Government of India | |
| Founder of Jindal Art Institute (2018) | |
| Co-Chairman of JSPL Foundation | |
| Director of The Miracle Foundation (India) | |
| Director of Mansarovar Investment Ltd. | |
| Director of OPJ Trading Pvt Ltd. | |
| Director of Jindal Mauritania SARL | |
| Former Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of Jindal Steel & Power Ltd. (2012-2022) | |
| Former Non-Executive Director of Jindal Power Ltd. | |
| Former Director of Nalwa Steel & Power Ltd. | |
| Former Director of Jindal Steel & Power (Mauritius) Ltd. | |
| President of OpenSpace Jindal Foundation | |
| Author of the children's book 'India: An Alphabet Ride' and compiler of the books 'The Tiranga' and 'Freedom' |
Favourites
| Kuchipudi Dancers |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She was born into a businessman family in Ludhiana, Punjab. | |
| 2. She developed an interest in classical dance forms of India from a young age. | |
| 3. She began taking Kathak classes during her time in Ludhiana. | |
| 4. Having achieved numerous awards in Kathak at school and college levels. | |
| 5. Her Kuchipudi mentor is Raja Radha Reddy. | |
| 6. She debuted her first Kuchipudi performance at the age of 32. | |
| 7. She is committed to advancing Kuchipudi in India. | |
| 8. She practices Kuchipudi for approximately 3 hours daily. | |
| 9. She showcases Kuchipudi performances in Hindi and Urdu. | |
| 10. She serves as the President of OpenSpace Jindal Foundation. | |
| 11. She was awarded College Colour & Roll of Honour in Classical Dance. | |
| 12. Her Kuchipudi mentors are Padmabhushan Gurus Raja Radha Reddy and Kaushalya Reddy. | |
| 13. She has performed in various famous classical dance festivals nationally and internationally. | |
| 14. She started learning Kuchipudi thirteen years before establishing the Jindal Art Institute. | |
| 15. Right from the age of eight, she learnt sitar, guitar, Hindustani classical music and theatre. |
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