Shalini Passi, the renowned Delhi-based art collector, philanthropist and socialite, recently entertained audiences in Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives Season 3. Released on October 18, 2024, on Netflix, this drama reality series, produced by Karan Johar’s Dharmatic, showcases a glamorous group of women including Maheep Kapoor, Bhavana Pandey, Seema Kiran Sajdeh, Neelam Kothari, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, and Kalyani Saha Chawla as they navigate the spotlight of their Fabulous Lives. The show’s newest season features Passi, who shares glimpses of her extravagant lifestyle and reflects on her journey as a mother to her son, Robin Passi.
In a recent interview, Shalini Passi opened up about her parenting philosophy and the values she instilled in her son. When asked about the one principle she would impart as a parenting tip, Shalini said that each parent has unique approaches. She explained that her priority was to guide her son towards making responsible choices, sharing a lesson she gave Robin early on: “If you do good things, people will call you a ‘good boy,’ but if you do bad things, they’ll say, ‘Maa ne kuch sikhaya nahi’ [his mother didn’t teach him anything],” a teaching moment reflecting their Fabulous Lives.
Shalini Passi Reflects on Raising Robin and Her Role in Fabulous Lives, Balancing Family and Fame
She elaborated, “All the credit for good will go to you, but for anything wrong, it reflects back on me.” This approach, she says, helped her impart a sense of responsibility in Robin, who she describes as an “emotional,” “well-balanced,” and “strong” person. Shalini expressed pride in her son, recounting how he showed compassion during the pandemic by helping those in need and being a loyal friend to others, qualities essential in their Fabulous Lives.
In addition to her life as a mother, Shalini has been married to Sanjay Passi, the Chairman of Pasco Group and a prominent business figure in Chandigarh’s Tata Motors network since 1989. Shalini has been receiving praise for her on and off screen larger-than-life persona since the release of the Netflix show Fabulous Lives.
