Hyderabad, February 14, 2025: YFLO (Young FICCI Ladies Organisation) is set to host a power talk ‘Redefining Glamour & Influence – A Power Talk for the Next Generation’ featuring Shalini Passi, a visionary art patron, collector, and philanthropist. It will be held at The Leela, Hyderabad, on February 27th at 2 PM.
Announcing the event in a press release issued in the city today, Ms Ridhi Jain, Chairperson of YFLO, shared, “Shalini Passi is a woman who doesn’t just embrace influence—she redefines it. She doesn’t follow the rules; she creates them. True influence isn’t about status or glamour; it’s about impact, about shaping conversations and driving change. Shalini has done just that—melding creativity with purpose, artistry with advocacy, and luxury with legacy. She is proof that when passion meets vision, boundaries dissolve, and possibilities expand.”
Ms. Malliha Fathima, a journalist, will be in conversation with Shalini Passi. Together, they will explore what it truly means to wield influence in today’s world—not just through aesthetics but through culture, creativity, and impact.
Quoting W.E.B. Du Bois, Ridhi Jain reflected, “There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise.” She added, “I have always been inspired by women who don’t just follow the path but carve new ones. Today, influence is not just about glamour—it’s about purpose, innovation, and legacy. And Shalini Passi exemplifies this shift.”
Shalini Passi is the founder of the Shalini Passi Art Foundation & MASH, a platform dedicated to fostering contemporary art, design, and fashion. Her keen eye for aesthetics and her commitment to blending tradition with modernity have positioned her as a transformative force in India’s creative landscape.
Her collection includes works from some of the most coveted names in contemporary and modern art, including Bharti Kher, Anita Dube, Zarina Hashmi, Atul Dodiya, M.F. Husain, Manjit Bawa, and Ram Kumar, alongside international artists such as Jeff Koons and Damien Hirst. Beyond paintings, her collection extends to furniture, tapestries, and rare antiques, juxtaposed with cutting-edge contemporary design.
As a patron, she actively supports emerging artists and fosters arts education through her Foundation’s year-round initiatives. She is a sought-after speaker at leading art and design forums globally.