Saisha Shinde Age, Wiki and Bio

Saisha Shinde

Quick Info

ProfessionFashion Designer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/1981
Age43 years
BirthplaceHindu Colony, Dadar, Mumbai

Bio/Wiki

Real nameSwapnil Shinde
Full nameSaisha Tulsidas Shinde
Known ForBeing India’s first transgender fashion designer

Physical Stats & More

Height188 cm
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationMaster In Fashion
SchoolSt. Joseph’s High School, Wadala, Mumbai
College/University
  • National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai
  • House of Versace, Italy
GraduationNational Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai (2003)
InternshipSix months internship in Fashion from House of Versace, Italy

Personal Life

HometownHindu Colony, Dadar, Mumbai
EthnicityMaharashtrian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherTulsidas Shinde (owns a chain of restaurants including Hotel Rishi in Dadar, Mumbai)
MotherName Not Known (artist)

Career

DebutFashion Show: Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW) (2006)
Highlights
  • Started fashion label 'Swapnil Shinde' in 2007
  • Designed clothes for Bollywood actresses like Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, and Aditi Rao Hydari
  • Participated in Project Runway Season 14 (2015)
  • Gained popularity for designing gown worn by Miss Universe 2021 winner, Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu

Some Lesser Known Facts

Born as a male but now identifies as a transgender woman.
Began working as a salesperson at Kimaya Fashion Store in Mumbai.
Underwent gender reassignment surgery in 2020.
Appearing as a contestant on the reality show 'Lock Upp' in 2022, she is also known for her spiritual inclinations.
Enjoys cats and often talks about her pet cat Mimi Shinde.