Quick Info
| Profession | Journalist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/01/1948 |
| Age | 78 years |
| Birthplace | Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth name | Shobha Rajadhyaksha |
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| Names Earned | Jackie Collins of India |
| Full name | Shobha Rajadhyaksha (née Rajadhyaksha, formerly Kilachand) |
| Known for | Novelist and columnist known for her bold portrayal of urban socialites and sexuality in Indian fiction; credited with popularizing Hinglish in Indian literature |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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| Degree | Psychology |
Personal Life
| Caste | Saraswat Brahmin family of Maharashtra |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Watching movies, Listening to music, Travelling, Dancing, Fashion |
| Tattoo | She has a tattoo engraved on her right arm |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Dilip De |
Family
| Husband | Dilip De | ||||
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| Children | Six children, including four daughters and two sons | ||||
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Career
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| Awards, Honours, Achievements |
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| Career Start | 1970 - Journalism |
| Magazines Founded/Edited | Stardust, Society, Celebrity |
| Notable Contributions | Columnist for The Times of India (1980s), credited with creating Hinglish in Indian literature; writer of India’s first daily soap, Swabhimaan; anchor of the weekly show Power Trip featuring India’s billionaires; regular participant in major TV debates on social and political issues |
| Academic Recognition | Four novels (Socialite Evenings, Starry Nights, Sultry Days, Second Thoughts) are course material at University of London; work featured in comparative literature courses at universities in India and abroad; over 100 dissertations on her work exist in libraries worldwide |
Favourites
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/shobhaade/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/ShobhaaDeOfficial/ | |
| https://twitter.com/shobhaade | |
| X | https://twitter.com/shobhaade |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shobhaa De began her career as a model at 17 before transitioning to journalism. | |
| 2. At 23, she established three magazines: Stardust, Society, and Celebrity. | |
| 3. She is known for writing columns that contributed to a sexual revolution. | |
| 4. Starting her journalism career at 20, she wrote 'agony aunt' columns. | |
| 5. She founded and edited three magazines - Stardust, Society, and Celebrity - during her journalism career. | |
| 6. She is credited with creating Hinglish, a blend of Hindi and English that revolutionized Indian literature. | |
| 7. She is known for writing columns exploring the socialite life of Mumbai celebrities and contributed to discussions on sexuality and women's issues. | |
| 8. All 17 of her books have topped bestseller charts and created records in India. | |
| 9. She was raised in Girgaon, Mumbai, despite being born in Ahmednagar. | |
| 10. She has written scripts for several popular television soaps and anchored the show Power Trip, which profiled India’s billionaires. |