Shobhaa De was born in a Saraswat Brahmin Hindu family in Maharashtra's Satara district and was brought up in Girgaum, Mumbai. She has three siblings

Shobhaa De completed her schooling from Queen Mary School, Mumbai and holds a degree in psychology from Mumbai's St. Xavier's College

Shobhaa De first took up modelling as her first career choice. She did modelling assignments with Bollywood actress Zeenat Aman

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. The columnist and novelist is admired for her plain-speaking and opinionated pieces. She has over 19 novels under her belt

Some of her most famous novels include Socialite Evenings, Starry Nights and Sultry Days. She continues to pursue her literary passions to this day

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 is married to Dilip De and is a mother of six children

Pictured here along with her daughters

Shobhaa De is married to Dilip De and is a mother of six children

Pictured here along with her daughters

Apart from being a former editor of magazines like Stardust, Society and Celebrity, Shobhaa De has also been a scriptwriter and written for Indian TV soaps

Shobhaa De is famous for her depiction of sex as well as boldness in society through her works of fiction. For this she has often been referred to India's answer to Jackie Collins

Shobhaa De seems to be greatly fond of travelling and exploring new places. She is seen letting her hair down at Alila Fort Bishangarh

Shobhaa De 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 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 also has the distinguished honour of having penned down India's first television soap, Swabhimaan

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

In Picture: Shobhaa De looks absolutely lovely in a white gown among the serene environs of Bosnia

In Picture: 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 beach wear and keeps setting goals for women younger

Shobhaa De 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'

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. Shobhaa 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 shared this absolutely stunning photograph which was taken in the chilling Icelandic temperature of -8 degrees

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

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 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

The young-at-heart author, looks just as beautiful in a saree as she does in a flowery dress

This vintage photo of the Shobhaa De reflects a past that was just as beautiful as the present. Doesn't she just look stunning here?

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