Shobhaa De was born in Maharashtra's Satara and was brought up in Girgaum, Mumbai. She has three siblings
De completed her schooling from Queen Mary School, Mumbai and holds a degree in psychology from Mumbai's St. Xavier’s College
Shobhaa, who has three daughters; Arundhati De, Avantika Kilachand and Anandita De, is pictured here along with her family
The columnist and novelist, is quite admired for her plain-speaking and opinionated pieces. She has over 19 novels under her belt
Shobhaa made her entry into the world of journalism in 1970. Ever since there has been no turning back from the literary world for her
Some of her most famous novels include socialite evenings, starry nights and Sultry Days. She continues to pursue her literary passions to this day
Shobhaa De, who is a well-known author, loves travelling and exploring new places
Apart from being a former editor of magazines like Stardust, Society and Celebrity, Shobhaa De is also a former model and scriptwriter
70-year-old Shobhaa De looks absolutely lovely in a white gown among the serene environs of Bosnia
Shobaa De seems to be enjoying the warm rays of the tropics to the fullest
The age-defyingly beautiful author looks absolutely serene in her beachware
Shobhaa is seen here enjoying the fresh ocean air in Dimpy Gujral's cold shoulder cruise line
Surrounded by breathtaking foliage, Shobhaa herself looks like "Kashmir ki kali"
She is seen here at Zorawar Kalra’s Mumbai-based lifestyle bar and kitchen, KODE. De, who has a taste for fusion food, greatly enjoyed KODE's choice of food and drinks
She is seen here, taking in Jaipur's still atmosphere at Cafe Palladio. The stylish author seemed to fit right in with the historically-significant background
Shobhaa seems to be greatly fond of travelling and exploring new places. She is seen letting her hair down at Alila Fort Bishangarh
Shobhaa shared this absolutely stunning photograph which was taken in the chilling Icelandic temperature of -8 degrees
Shobhaa seems to enjoy shopping, just as much as the next woman. She has been pictured here at a mall in Pune
The stylish socialite was seen warmly welcoming, former British Formula One racing driver, Sir Jackie Stewart, at the Singapore Grand Prix
The young-at-heart author, looks just as beautiful in a saree as she does in a flowery dress
Shobhaa also has the distinguished honour of having penned down India's first television soap, Swabhimaan
The author is well-known for never being perturbed by political correctness. Despite her popularity, she has at times, found herself trickling down a controversy or two
Shobhaa De often writes weekly columns in publications such as Times of India and The Asian Age to express her feelings on matters of politics and society. She also has a large social media following
This vintage photo of the Mumbai personality reflects a past that was just as beautiful as the present
Shobhaa De's inner foodie seems to be taking in this delicious-looking cruise meal
The pretty socialite is pictured here along with Harinder Sidhu, the current Australian High commissioner to India
As much as she seems to enjoy the tropical blaze of the sun, Shobhaa de seems to fit right in with the thick blanket of snow too. There could be no better metaphor describing her openness towards life