Quick Info
| Profession | Socialite |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 31/07/1969 |
| Age | 56 years (died on 28, Mar, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, India |
| Date of Death | 28/03/2026 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real name/Full name | Sheetal Atulya Mafatlal (née Sheetal Manhar Bhagat) |
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| Known for | Indian entrepreneur and luxury retail pioneer; introduced first Valentino store to India; founder of Mafatlal Luxury consultancy |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm (5' 7") |
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| Weight | 55 kg (121 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Figure Measurements | 36 - 24 - 36 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Maneckji Cooper Education Trust School, Mumbai |
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| College/University | Harvard University, Boston |
| Education Qualification | Degrees in Finance and Law |
Personal Life
| Address | 38, Pali Hill, in Bandra, Mumbai |
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| Father's Business | Nirlon Group (fabric manufacturer) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widow |
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| Marriage Date | 25 February 2000 |
| Marriage Place | Hotel President's Casa Mexicana |
| Spouse | Atulya Mafatlal (deceased 2022) |
Family
| Husband | Atulya Mafatlal | ||||
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| Parents |
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| Siblings | Poonam Bhagat (sister) |
Career
| Known for | Being the wife of the late Indian Businessman Atulya Mafatlal |
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| Title | India's Fashion Retail Pioneer |
| Key Achievements | Introduced first Valentino store to India; founded Mafatlal Luxury in January 2004; served as President of Mafatlal Luxury and Managing Director of Mafatlal Interiors & Kitchen (2003-2005); introduced Corian to Indian market during her time at Mafatlal Home Products Ltd; launched Mafatlal Luxe in London |
| Recognition | Featured on Time Magazine cover as one of India's luxury dealmakers (September 2006); labeled 'Luxury's New Lotus' by Time Magazine |
Favourites
| Movie | Gone with the Wind (1939) |
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| Food | Gujarati Thali |
| Holiday destination | The French Riviera and the Swiss Alps |
| Web series | Dynasty |
| Hindi word | Khalaas! |
| Quote | What Karl Lagerfeld famously once said: 'Sweatpants are a sign of defeat… You lost control of your life, so you bought sweatpants.' |
Social Media
| https://in.linkedin.com/in/sheetal-mafatlal-887147a |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sheetal Mafatlal is a notable Indian entrepreneur with a strong social media presence. | |
| 2. Initially involved in her family's business, she later married Atulaya Mafatlal in 2000. | |
| 3. She is credited with bringing the first Valentino store to India. | |
| 4. She established 'Mafatlal Luxury,' a consultancy specializing in luxury brands. | |
| 5. In 2007, she was recognized as one of India’s top 100 entrepreneurs. | |
| 6. Since January 2016, she has been actively volunteering with the Akshaya Patra Foundation. | |
| 7. In 2018, she appeared at a fashion show event by Manish Malhotra in Mumbai, making a rare public appearance. | |
| 8. She founded Mafatlal Luxury in January 2004 as an international luxury brand consultancy. | |
| 9. She served as President of Mafatlal Luxury and Managing Director of Mafatlal Interiors & Kitchen from 2003 to 2005. | |
| 10. She introduced Corian to the Indian market during her time at Mafatlal Home Products Ltd. | |
| 11. She was featured on the cover of Time Magazine as one of India’s luxury dealmakers. | |
| 12. She has spoken at international forums including the Altagamma Foundation in Italy and the Milan Fashion Global Summit. | |
| 13. She convinced Donatella Versace to create the first Indian lengha garment by Versace, a bespoke traditional yet modern design. | |
| 14. She supports philanthropic causes including the Elephant Family and British Asian Trust, continuing her late father's legacy of social and economic empowerment. | |
| 15. She is known for creating original personal style rather than drawing inspiration from runways or magazines. | |
| 16. She supports philanthropic causes including the Elephant Family (under the patronage of Queen Camilla) and British Asian Trust (under the patronage of King Charles), continuing her late father's legacy of social and economic empowerment. | |
| 17. Zodiac sign is Leo. |