Quick Info
| Profession | Businesswoman |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Date of Birth | 04/06/1970 |
| Age | 56 years |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 50 Kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Loreto House Kolkata |
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| Degree | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) |
| College | College in Chennai |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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| Tattoo | symbol of Happiness hormone on right wrist |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Rohit Agarwal (ex, Businessman) |
Family
| Father | Businessman |
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| Mother | Alakananda Saha (Montage Art Gallery owner) |
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| Spouse | Vishal Chawla (Businessman, div. in early 2010s) |
| Children | Daughter - Tahira Tara Chawla (Works in London) |
| Grandfather | Freedom fighter turned businessman |
Career
| Overview | Kalyani Saha Chawla has established herself as a prominent businesswoman in the fashion industry. She embarked on her career working at The Indian Express in Chennai at age 22, where she contributed to four magazines. Her experience includes roles in marketing across various hotels, including the prestigious Oberoi chain, and she later initiated her own corporate gifting business. Kalyani's fashion journey began with her store 'After Her' in Kolkata, where she designed clothes. After moving to Delhi and marrying Vishal Chawla, she expanded to a luxury export business from a factory in Noida, exporting to globally recognized brands including Jean-Paul Gaultier, Mango, Ralph Lauren, Zara, and Jimmy Choo for 13 years. Her career includes a significant role at Christian Dior as Vice President of Marketing and Communications for India from 2005 to 2017. She is a co-founder of the luxury e-commerce platform Lulu and Sky and launched Rezon Luxury Silverware in 2022. Kalyani gained further public exposure participating in the Netflix series 'Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives' Season 3 in 2024. |
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Favourites
| Food | Prawn Malai Curry Jhol & Bhath |
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Style Quotient
| Interests | Kalyani is a music enthusiast, often playing music to inspire her designs. She also possesses a farmhouse in South Delhi, decorated with art pieces from various parts of the world. |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/kalyanisaha/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/100057932595195 | |
| https://twitter.com/kalyanisaha | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalyani-chawla-85b625101 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kalyani was raised in a close-knit joint family, and her grandfather was a freedom fighter who transitioned into a businessman. | |
| 2. Despite her mother's desire for her to pursue medicine, Kalyani's passion for art and fashion led her down a different path. | |
| 3. She started her career in journalism before delving into marketing within the hospitality sector. | |
| 4. Her fashion career saw her collaborating with prominent international brands for exports. | |
| 5. Kalyani experienced public scrutiny following an affair with Rohit Agarwal, resulting in a tumultuous incident with DJ Aqeel’s wife. | |
| 6. In 2024, she became a notable figure on a popular Netflix reality show, sharing the spotlight with other prominent personalities from Bollywood. | |
| 7. Kalyani is an advocate for Buddhism and follows specific teachings and practices. | |
| 8. She has developed and launched her own alcohol brand called Kalyani by Waves Distillery. | |
| 9. A devoted animal lover, Kalyani shares her life with pets and enjoys the company of a diverse group of friends. | |
| 10. She had a cameo appearance in Season 2 of Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives during Bhavana Panday and Chunky Panday's wedding vow renewal. |