Quick Info
| Profession | Fashion Designer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 05/11/1981 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Hindu Colony, Dadar, Mumbai |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Saisha Shinde
18/09/2025
Saisha Shinde presented her collection 'The Oracle Of The Future' at the sixth edition of Global India Couture Week, held at Mumbai's Nesco Exhibition Centre from 18 to 21 September 2025. The collection drew on the character played by Rekha in the film Khoon Bhari Maang, with its finale look inspired by the red outfit Rekha wears after her transition. Shinde has also said she prefers not to use celebrity showstoppers, letting models take centre stage.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real name | Swapnil Shinde |
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| Full name | Saisha Tulsidas Shinde |
| Known For | Being India's first transgender fashion designer |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 188 cm |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Master In Fashion |
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| School | St. Joseph's High School, Wadala, Mumbai |
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| Graduation | National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai (2003) |
| Internship | Six months internship in Fashion from House of Versace, Italy |
Personal Life
| Ethnicity | Maharashtrian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Tulsidas Shinde (owns a chain of restaurants including Hotel Rishi in Dadar, Mumbai) |
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Career
| Debut | Fashion Show: Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW) (2006) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born as a male but now identifies as a transgender woman. | |
| 2. Began working as a salesperson at Kimaya Fashion Store in Mumbai. | |
| 3. Underwent gender reassignment surgery in 2020. | |
| 4. Appearing as a contestant on the reality show 'Lock Upp' in 2022, she is also known for her spiritual inclinations. | |
| 5. Enjoys cats and often talks about her pet cat Mimi Shinde. | |
| 6. Accepted her identity as a transgender woman approximately six years before publicly announcing it on social media. | |
| 7. Struggled with gender identity throughout childhood and adolescence, experiencing bullying in school due to feminine features. | |
| 8. In her 20s, started getting attracted to men and initially thought she was gay, but after therapies realized she was a trans woman, suffering from gender dysphoria. |
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