Indian Politician, Fashion Designer, and Social Worker
🌍 Indian · Born December 1, 1972
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Shaina NC, born Shaina Nana Chudasama, is a prominent Indian fashion designer, politician, and social worker based in Mumbai, India. Often referred to as the 'Queen of Drapes,' she revolutionized saree draping, earning a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for her speed and innovative styles. Her fashion label has dressed numerous Bollywood celebrities and high-profile personalities. Shaina transitioned into politics in 2004 when she joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. Over the next two decades, she became one of the party's most visible faces, serving as a national spokesperson and the treasurer of the BJP Maharashtra unit. She consistently advocated for women's representation in politics and worked on various urban development initiatives. In October 2024, ahead of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly elections, Shaina made a significant political shift by joining the Shiv Sena to contest the seat from the Mumbadevi constituency. Alongside her political and fashion endeavors, Shaina is a dedicated social worker. She leads 'I Love Mumbai,' an NGO founded by her father Nana Chudasama, which focuses on beautifying the city, organizing free healthcare camps, and distributing eco-friendly bags. She also works with the Giants International NGO and is known for hosting charity fashion shows to support cancer patients.
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Born to Nana Chudasama, a well-known jurist and former Sheriff of Mumbai.
Entered active politics by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party, citing developmental policies.
Achieved a world record for draping a saree in fifty-four different ways.
Appointed as a national spokesperson for the BJP and later became the treasurer of the Maharashtra BJP.
Resigned from the BJP and joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena to contest the Mumbadevi constituency in the Maharashtra Assembly polls.
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The Hindu
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