Shalini Kapoor was born on January 4, 1976, in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. She is a prominent Indian actress known for her roles in various television series and films. Shalini is married to Rohit Sagar, who is also an actor, and the couple welcomed their daughter, Aadya, in February 2011. She is the sister of actress Malini Kapoor. Shalini began her acting career with the Dubai-based television show "Dastaan" and gained fame for her role as Dilshad Rashid Ahmed Khan in the popular series "Qubool Hai" from 2012 to 2016.