Shobha Rajadhyaksha, also known as Shobhaa De is one of India’s most popular writers. She is a bestselling novelist, a columnist, scriptwriter, socialite and former model. De is considered to be one of the most influential voices in India, she was on the 2010 Readers’ Digest List, “India’s Most Trusted... Read more
Shobha Rajadhyaksha, also known as Shobhaa De is one of India’s most popular writers. She is a bestselling novelist, a columnist, scriptwriter, socialite and former model. De is considered to be one of the most influential voices in India, she was on the 2010 Readers’ Digest List, “India’s Most Trusted People”, and the 2010 list of “50 Most Powerful Women in India” published by the DNA Newspaper. She was also featured on the 2010 list of “India’s 50 Most Beautiful”, in Hi Blitz.
De is one of India’s top best-selling authors. All her 17 books have topped the charts and created records. She is credited with having given birth to Hinglish, a heady, irreverent mix of Hindi and English, which speaks to readers in an entirely new way. Four of her titles, namely, ‘Socialite Evenings’, ‘Starry Nights’, ‘Sultry Days’, and ‘Second Thoughts’, are course material in the University of London. Her work features extensively in comparative literature courses at Universities abroad and within India. An academic examination of her books titled, ‘The Fiction of Shobhaa De’, compiled by Professor Dodiya, features 40 critical essays by academics, both Indian and foreign. Over a hundred dissertations on her work exist, in various libraries worldwide. Her latest book is titled ‘Small Betrayals’, and was published by Hay House in 2014.
Recipient of several awards for her journalistic contributions, De writes prolifically for Indian and International publications. She runs four weekly columns in mainstream newspapers, including the The Times of India and Asian Age. “Politically Incorrect”, De’s column in The Times of India, carries her sharp observations on politics, society, the economy and relationships.
After making her name as a model, she began a career in journalism in 1970, during the course of which she founded and edited three popular magazines – Stardust, Society, and Celebrity. In the 1980s, she contributed to the Sunday magazine section of The Times of India. In her columns, she used to explore the socialite life of Mumbai celebrities.
De was born in a Maharashtrian Goud Saraswat Brahmin family in Mumbai, India. She completed her schooling from Queen Mary School, Mumbai and graduated from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai with a degree in psychology.
You can book Shobhaa De through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Shobhaa's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Shobhaa De's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Shobhaa tailored to your event.
Shobhaa De speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Shobhaa to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Shobhaa De for events worldwide, subject to Shobhaa's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Shobhaa De is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Shobhaa can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Shobhaa De on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Shobhaa can offer.
Shobhaa De delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Shobhaa De's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Shobhaa's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Shobhaa De can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Shobhaa's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Shobhaa De is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Shobhaa De, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Shobhaa's current availability for your dates.