| Saisha Shinde Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
| Weight | 74 kg |
| Month of Birth | November 1981 |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Saisha Shinde is an Indian fashion designer who has designed clothes for many of Bollywood’s top celebrities. Additionally, she came to prominence after coming out as a trans woman in 2021.
Born Name
Swapnil Shinde
Nick Name
Saisha
Age
Saisha was born in November 1981.
Born Place
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Residence
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality
Education
Swapnil was trained at the National Institute of Fashion Technology.
Occupation
Fashion Designer
Build
Average
Height
6 ft 2 in or 188 cm
Weight
74 kg or 163 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
She has dated –
- Chirag Saluja (2022) – RUMOR
- Swapnil was previously part of a throuple (a romantic relationship between 3 people).
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
However, she wears ‘Blue’ colored contact lenses.
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Tattoo on her neck
- Broad physique
Brand Endorsements
Saisha Shinde has endorsed brands such as –
- Shopsy
- Earth Rhythm
- The Right Sided
- Razwada Jewels
Religion
Hinduism
Saisha Shinde Favorite Things
- Contestant On Lock Upp – Munawar Faruqui
Source – YouTube
Saisha Shinde Facts
- Swapnil lived as a gay man for more than a decade starting from his early 20s. However, it was only in January 2021 that he came out as a trans woman.
- Saisha designed the finale gown worn by Harnaaz Sandhu when she was crowned Miss Universe in December 2021.
- She has the distinction of being the 1st transgender fashion designer of India.
- Her clothes have been worn by Bollywood celebrities such as Kareena Kapoor Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari, Deepika Padukone, Kriti Sanon, Sunny Leone, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Hina Khan, etc.
- Swapnil faced bullying as a child for being slightly effeminate.
- She was motivated to undergo her own transition after watching the journey of Elliot Page (former actress Ellen Page).
- She debuted her fashion line at the Lakme Fashion Week in 2006.
- She suffered from panic attacks and depression before transitioning and underwent therapy for the same.
- Saisha had once opened up about being sexually molested by a relative as a 10-year-old child.
- In February 2024, she blocked Poonam Pandey after she faked her death.
- Her mother had a double mastectomy.
- Saisha’s sister had kidney failure due to which she lost her life.
Featured Image by Saisha Shinde / Instagram
