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{{Short description|Indian fashion designer, politician (b. 1972)}}
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{{Infobox officeholder
| image = Shaina-NC.jpg
| caption = Shaina NC in March 2011
| office = [[Bharatiya Janata Party|Spokesperson of Bharatiya Janata Party]]
| term_start = 2012
| term_end =
| predecessor =
| successor =
| birth_name = Shaina Nana Chudasama
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1972|12|1}}{{efn|name=A}}
| birth_place = [[Bombay]], [[Maharashtra]], India (present-day Mumbai, Maharashtra)
| nationality = Indian
| residence = Mumbai
| alma_mater = [[St. Xavier's College, Mumbai]]<br />[[Fashion Institute of Technology|FIT, New York]]
| profession = Fashion designer, politician, social worker
| party = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]
| spouse = Manish Munot
| death_date =
| death_place =
| children = Shanaya Munot<br />Ayaan Munot
| parents = [[Nana Chudasama]]<br />Munira Nana Chudasama
| years_active = 1991–present
| religion = [[Jainism]] before [[Islam]] and [[Hinduism]]
}}
'''Shaina Nana Chudasama''' (born 1 December 1972),{{efn|name=A}} better known by her abbreviated name '''Shaina NC''', is an Indian fashion designer, politician, and social worker. Daughter of the former Sheriff of [[Mumbai]], her father, Nana Chudasama, was a well known critic of BJP and its leader [[Narendra Modi]] for its handling of the [[2002 Gujarat riots|post-Godhra riots]].<ref name="A touch of glamour for the BJP">{{cite news |title=A touch of glamour for the BJP |url=http://m.rediff.com/news/2004/sep/14look.htm |work=[[Rediff.com]] |date=14 September 2004 |accessdate=18 June 2014}}</ref> Shaina is known in the [[Fashion in India|Indian fashion industry]] as the 'Queen of Drapes' for draping a [[sari|saree]] (sari) in fifty-four different ways. She holds a record in ''[[Guinness World Records|the Guinness Book of World Records]]'' for fastest saree drape. She entered politics in 2004 and joined the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP). She holds the positions of national spokesperson for the BJP, member of the national executive council of BJP, and treasurer of the BJP's [[Maharashtra]] unit. Shaina is also involved in social work through her charity fashion shows and two NGOs, 'I Love Mumbai' and 'Giants International'. As a female politician, she is often projected as the young, urbane, and women-friendly face of the BJP in television debates.

==Personal life==
Shaina was born to [[Nana Chudasama]] and Munira Chudasama in [[Malabar Hill]], Bombay (now Mumbai) on 1 December 1972.<ref name="Hindu1" >{{cite news |title=Innovative styles with the sari |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/03/11/stories/2002031101180200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030630215204/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/03/11/stories/2002031101180200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 June 2003 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date= 11 March 2002 |accessdate=18 June 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=BATTLE FOR MALABAR HILL |url=http://mobiletoi.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=11&sectid=edid=&edlabel=TOIM&mydateHid=13-09-2009&pubname=Times+of+India+-+Mumbai&edname=&articleid=Ar01100&publabel=TOI |work=The Times of India |date=13 September 2009 }}</ref>{{efn|name=A}} She has one brother, Akshay Nana Chudasama, and one sister, Brinda.<ref>{{cite news |title=LK Advani's trip to Mumbai |url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/columns/mumbai-001/LK-Advanis-trip-to-Mumbai/articleshow/20642565.cms |publisher=[[Mumbai Mirror]] |date= 18 June 2013 |accessdate=18 June 2014}}</ref> She completed [[Indian Certificate of Secondary Education|I.C.S.E.]] from [[Queen Mary School, Mumbai|Queen Mary School, Bombay]] in 1989,<ref name="ECI2" >{{cite news |title=Sep 2004 AFFIDAVITS, Shina begum|url=http://eci.nic.in/Sep2004_AFFIDAVITS/SE/S13/36/ShinaNanaChudasama/ShinaNanaChudasama_SC4.htm |publisher=[[Election Commission of India]] |date=22 September 2004 |accessdate=24 June 2014}}</ref> and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in [[Political Science]] from [[St. Xavier's College, Mumbai|St. Xavier's College, Bombay]] in 1993.<ref name="ECI2" /> She wanted to be a lawyer when she was in college, but she was more attracted to fashion designing.<ref name="Web18" >{{cite news |title=My Children will look up to me as well |url=http://www.60yearsnotout.web18.in/women/shaina.php |publisher=[[Web18]] |year=2006 |accessdate=29 June 2014}}</ref> After graduation, she took an associate degree in fashion designing from the [[Fashion Institute of Technology]], New York.<ref name="Hindu2" >{{cite news |title=Metro Plus Hyderabad : Drape it, pleat it, forget it |url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2005/06/27/stories/2005062701370100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714181403/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2005/06/27/stories/2005062701370100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=14 July 2014 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=27 June 2005 |accessdate=18 June 2005}}</ref>

Shaina's father, Nana Chudasama, was a former [[Sheriff of Mumbai|Sheriff of Bombay]]. She was brought up in a cosmopolitan, multi-religious family in Mumbai. Her father was a [[Hindu]] [[Rajputs of Gujarat|Rajput from Saurashtra]], while her mother is from a [[Dawoodi Bohra]] Muslim family; her sister is married to a Muslim man while she is married to a [[Marwari people|Marwari]] [[Jain]]. Being part of a multi-religious family and community, her family celebrates all religious festivals like [[Paryushan]], [[Diwali]], [[Eid al-Fitr|Eid]], and Christmas.<ref name="uppercrust" >{{cite news |title=The I-Love-Bombay family bonds over brunch |url=http://www.uppercrustindia.com/oldsite/23crust/twentytwo/feature11.htm |publisher=Upper Crust |year=2011 |accessdate=18 June 2014}}</ref><ref name="ET" /> Shaina is married to Manish Munot. She first met him in school when she was thirteen and married him at the age of twenty-three after six years of dating.<ref name="Web18" /><ref>{{cite news |title=Will you marry me? |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-will-you-marry-me-1074711 |work=[[Daily News and Analysis]] |date=16 January 2007 |accessdate=18 June 2014}}</ref> Shaina says she is able to manage her profession, politics, and social work. She lives in Mumbai with her family and two children, Shanaya and Ayaan.<ref>{{cite news |title=Shaina NC reveals her relaxation mantras |url= http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-shaina-nc-reveals-her-relaxation-mantras-1564253|work=Daily News and Analysis |date=10 July 2011 |accessdate=18 June 2014}}</ref>

==Career==
Shaina is pursuing a career in fashion design as well as in politics. She says that fashion design is her profession while politics is her passion.<ref name="rediff" >{{cite news |title=I am young, a woman and honest: Shaina NC |work=[[Rediff.com]] |date=4 October 2004 }}</ref>

===Fashion designer===
[[File:Shaina NC Fashion Show 2.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Shaina NC, [[Sakshi Tanwar]], [[Sadhana Shivdasani|Sadhana]], [[Poonam Dhillon]] and [[Divya Khosla Kumar]] at Shaina NC's fashion show in May 2014]]
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Shaina's mother, Munira Chudasama, has been in the fashion design industry for many decades. Shaina began designing fashion at the age of eighteen when her mother was unwell; the collection of outfits she designed was a success. Shaina runs the Golden Thimble Boutique, which was set up by her mother, in the upmarket [[Kala Ghoda]] area of Mumbai. It is one of the oldest boutiques in Mumbai city.<ref name="Hindu1" /><ref name="Hindu3" >{{cite news |title=Saree ga ma... Shaina |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/03/02/stories/2002030200860200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101024212132/http://hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/03/02/stories/2002030200860200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 October 2010 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date= 2 March 2002 |accessdate=18 June 2014}}</ref> She does not like to design for [[Bollywood]] films but rather for individuals. Her clients include celebrities such as: [[Aishwarya Rai]], [[Juhi Chawla]], and [[Mahima Chaudhry]].<ref name="Hindu2" /> Her main fashion designing interest is in sarees. She specialises in traditional sarees which include: Chanderis, Paithanis, Chiffons, Silks, and Cottons.<ref name="sakal" >{{cite news |title=Splendid six-yard! |url=http://www.sakaaltimes.com/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsId=4893852185175835729&SectionId=5085786756775341459&SectionName=Lifestyle&NewsDate=20130503&NewsTitle=Splendid%20six%20yard! |work=[[Sakal Times]] |date=3 May 2013 |accessdate=19 June 2014}}</ref> Shaina is quoted as saying: "It [saree] is ours, it belongs to us. It is the most flattering garment where a thin person can look voluptuous and a bulky person can camouflage all the unseemly bulges. The younger generation need to be introduced to the garment."<ref name="Hindu2" /> She holds a record in the ''Guinness Book of World Records'' for the fastest draping of a saree.<ref name="IndiaTV" >{{cite news |title=At a glance: Shaina NC, BJP spokesperson, who draped the fastest saree |url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/politics/national/shaina-nc-bjp-spokesperson-who-draped-the-fastest-saree-9594.html |publisher=[[India TV]] |date=21 April 2013 |accessdate=22 June 2014}}</ref> Shaina is often referred to as ''Queen of Drapes'' because of her fifty-four different ways of draping a saree. Indian women traditionally wear a saree over a [[petticoat]], but in one of her styles, Shaina wears a saree over trousers. She says there are no set rules regarding how to wear saree. Women can wear saree over jeans, [[chudidar]] or tapered skirt in combination with choli. One of her other ways is to wear two sarees at a time.<ref>{{cite news|last=Davina Raisinghani|title=Sari, it's a wrap|url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle08.asp?xfile=data/citytimes/2009/January/citytimes_January82.xml&section=citytimes|accessdate=20 March 2012|newspaper=Khaleej Times Online|date=12 January 2009}}</ref><ref name="Queen" >{{cite news|last=Divya Kumar|title=Queen of drapes|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/07/14/stories/2007071451570100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070716220615/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/07/14/stories/2007071451570100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 July 2007|accessdate=21 March 2012|location=Chennai, India|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=14 July 2007}}</ref>

For younger, modern Indian women, who may find it cumbersome to wear a six-yard saree, she has designed ready-to-wear sarees.<ref name="sakal" /> Shaina does not use [[swarovski]](crystals) on her sarees but does employ [[embroidery]], [[sequins]], and [[kundan]]s to match them with blouses of different styles ranging from [[halterneck]] to [[spaghetti strap]], [[choli]], and long choli. Her family has employed [[artisan|craftsmen]] for many decades who now work on sarees she has designed.<ref name="Hindu1" />

===Politician===

Shaina was a student of Political Science. She says that she has been interested in politics since she was a child.<ref name="rediff" /> On 14 September 2004, Shaina joined [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] in the presence of BJP leader [[Gopinath Munde]]. She was made president of the newly created Health and Cultural Cell of the BJP. Her father, Nana Chudasama, was a well known critic of BJP and its leader [[Narendra Modi]] for its handling of the [[2002 Gujarat riots|post-Godhra riots]].<ref name="A touch of glamour for the BJP"/> When asked why she chose BJP, Shaina told ''[[The Economic Times]]'', "Why not the BJP? It is the most progressive party and also secular in accepting me – daughter of a [[Muslim]] mother, [[Hindu]] father and married to a [[Marwari people|Marwari]] [[Jain]]."<ref name="ET" >{{cite news |title=BJP can't shun glam |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2004-09-15/news/27402828_1_party-office-party-state-unit-president-bjp |work=[[The Economic Times]] |date=15 September 2004 |accessdate=18 June 2014}}</ref> Shaina contested [[2004 Maharashtra State Assembly election]] against [[Baba Siddique]] of the [[Indian National Congress]] for the [[Vandre (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Vandre]] assembly seat, but lost.<ref name="lodha" >{{cite news |title=Shaina NC, Lodha keen on Malabar Hill seat |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/shaina-nc-lodha-keen-on-malabar-hill-seat/518413/ |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=18 September 2009 |accessdate=18 June 2014}}</ref>

She was appointed BJP's spokesperson for the city of Mumbai in February 2007.<ref>{{cite news |title=Shaina NC, Smriti Irani among BJP's dream team |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-shaina-nc-smriti-irani-among-bjp-s-dream-team-1079057 |work= Daily News & Analysis |date=10 February 2007 |accessdate=19 June 2014}}</ref> In 2008, she became BJP's spokesperson for the [[Maharashtra]] state.<ref>{{cite news |title=BJP criticises live-in relationship Act |url=http://news.oneindia.in/2008/10/10/bjp-criticises-live-in-relationship-act-1223649294.html |work=OneIndia |date=10 October 2008 |accessdate=19 June 2014}}</ref> In the [[2009 Maharashtra State Assembly election]], Shaina hoped to get a ticket from [[Malabar Hill (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Malabar Hill constituency]], but the BJP leadership preferred three-time sitting [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] Mangal Lodha.<ref>{{cite news |title=Will push for Western Freeway project: Lodha |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/will-push-for-western-freeway-project-lodha/539338/ |work= The Indian Express |date=10 November 2009 |accessdate=19 June 2014}}</ref> In March 2010, she became a member of the National Executive Council of the BJP.<ref>{{cite news |title=List of new BJP team |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/list-of-new-bjp-team/article1-519745.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130307023334/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/List-of-new-BJP-team/Article1-519745.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 March 2013 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=16 March 2010 |accessdate=19 June 2014}}</ref> In April 2013, she became national spokesperson of the BJP and was included in the panel of spokespersons to participate in television debates on behalf of the party.<ref>{{cite news |title=BJP sets up new team for media interactions |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/bjp-sets-up-new-team-for-media-interactions/article4641760.ece |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=22 April 2013 |accessdate=19 June 2014}}</ref> In May 2013, Shaina was appointed treasurer of the BJP's Maharashtra unit.<ref>{{cite news |title='Dynasty' strikes a chord in BJP |url=http://m.timesofindia.com/city/mumbai/Dynasty-strikes-a-chord-in-BJP/articleshow/20190350.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=22 May 2013 |accessdate=19 June 2014}}</ref> In Feb 2014, she was in contention for the [[Rajya Sabha]] [[Member of Parliament|MP]] seat, but considering the upcoming [[2014 Indian general election|General Election]], and [[Dalit]] votes, the [[National Democratic Alliance (India)|NDA]] leadership chose [[Ramdas Athawale]] of [[Republican Party of India (A)|Republican Party of India]].<ref>{{cite news |title=BJP picks RPI's Athawale as its Rajya Sabha nominee |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/bjp-picks-rpis-athawale-as-its-rajya-sabha-nominee/ |work=The Indian Express |date=6 February 2014 |accessdate=21 June 2014}}</ref> Shaina was asked to run against [[Priya Dutt]] of the Indian National Congress from [[Mumbai North Central (Lok Sabha constituency)|Mumbai North Central]] constituency for [[Lok Sabha]] election, 2014 but she refused feeling that the fight would be "too tough" for her in a minority dominated constituency.<ref>{{cite news |title=Uma, Sushma losers in ladies' new pecking order |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1140402/jsp/nation/story_18145626.jsp |work=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]] |date=1 April 2014 |accessdate=23 June 2014}}</ref> In June 2015, she was re-appointed treasurer of BJP Maharashtra for a second term.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bellevision.com/belle/index.php?action=topnews&type=12988 | title=Shaina NC re-appointed as treasurer of BJP Maharashtra | publisher=Bellevision.com | accessdate=9 February 2016}}</ref>

==Social work==
[[File:Shaina NC Fashion Show 3.jpg|thumb|upright|left|[[Waheeda Rehman]], Shaina NC and [[Juhi Chawla]] in Shaina NC's fashion show to raise funds for cancer patients]]
Since 2002, Shaina and the Cancer Patients' Aid Association (CPAA) have arranged [[fashion show]]s each year to raise funds for the treatment of cancer patients, and cancer awareness programmes. Many Bollywood celebrities, from established actresses like [[Waheeda Rehman]] to younger actors like [[Ranbir Kapoor]], have participated in her fashion shows for this cause. Part of the proceeds from the sale of outfits designed by Shaina goes to CPAA. She has also organised many charity shows to raise funds for the welfare of physically disabled children.<ref name="sakal" /><ref>{{cite news |title= Women achievers to raise funds for cancer patients |url=http://www.hindu.com/2002/06/18/stories/2002061807670300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714225508/http://www.hindu.com/2002/06/18/stories/2002061807670300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=14 July 2014 |date=18 June 2002 |work= [[The Hindu]] |accessdate=19 June 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Cancer Patients Aid Association's (CPAA) E-newsletter: July – August 2012: Total Management of Cancer |url=http://www.cpaaindia.org/Newsletters/Jul-Aug-2012.htm |publisher=Cancer Patients Aid Association |date=August 2012 |accessdate=19 June 2014}}</ref> She is the trustee of the NGO I Love Mumbai which was founded by her father Nana Chudasama in 1989. The NGO's mission is 'Clean Mumbai, Green Mumbai' and it works towards beautification and cleanliness of the city of Mumbai. The NGO distributes 50,000 free [[sapling]]s every year to plant in the city.<ref>{{cite news |title=Clean and Green Mumbai |url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/mumbai-life/Clean-and-Green-Mumbai/articleshow/15957027.cms |publisher= Mumbai Mirror |date=23 September 2009 |accessdate=19 June 2014}}</ref> In Dec 2008, Shaina's NGO 'I Love Mumbai' provided financial assistance to Suneeta Yadav and her young daughter Sheetal Yadav, who survived a [[hand grenade]] attack in the [[2008 Mumbai attacks]]. Suneeta's husband died in this attack and later she was robbed of government compensation by her brother-in-law.<ref>{{cite news |title=NGO sets up fund for youngest 26/11 victim |url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/mumbai/others/NGO-sets-up-fund-for-youngest-26/11-victim/articleshow/15878054.cms |publisher= Mumbai Mirror |date=16 December 2008 |accessdate=20 June 2014}}</ref> Three months later, in Feb 2009, Shaina's NGO collected {{INR}}7 million and donated it to the heroes and victims of the 2008 Mumbai attacks.<ref>{{cite news |title=City-based NGO felicitates 26/11 heroes |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/citybased-ngo-felicitates-2611-heroes/419866/0 |work= The Indian Express |date=6 February 2009 |accessdate=20 June 2014}}</ref> In Nov 2010, her I Love Mumbai NGO joined [[Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation]] in a {{INR}}5.2 million project to clean up a 3 -km-long stretch of [[Arabian sea]] shoreline between [[Cuffe Parade]] and [[Haji Ali]] in South Mumbai.<ref>{{cite news |title=Civic body, NGO to clean south Mumbai shoreline |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/mumbai/civic-body-ngo-to-clean-south-mumbai-shoreline/article1-627362.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714203924/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/mumbai/civic-body-ngo-to-clean-south-mumbai-shoreline/article1-627362.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=14 July 2014 |work=Hindustan Times |date=17 November 2010 |accessdate=20 June 2014}}</ref> She is the Executive World Chairperson of the NGO Giants International which honours personalities from different walks of life for their outstanding contribution and service to society.<ref>{{cite news |title=Giants International celebrates 40th anniversary |url=http://freepressjournal.in/giants-international-celebrates-40th-anniversary/ |work=[[The Free Press Journal]]|date=21 September 2012 |accessdate=19 June 2014}}</ref> The NGO also organises healthcare, [[family planning]], and AIDs awareness programmes. Shaina has received awards for her contribution to society from many organisations like the [[Junior Chamber International|Jaycees International]], Indo-American Society, [[Lions Clubs International]], and [[Rotary International]].<ref name="sakal" /> As of June 2014, Shaina is supporting the cause of [[Campa Cola Compound|Campa Cola Society]] residents who are facing eviction and the demolition of their illegal flats.<ref>{{cite news |title=Campa Cola Society case: BJP leader Shaina NC asks Maharashtra Govt. for parity of law |url=http://www.aninews.in/newsdetail2/story171888/campa-cola-society-case-bjp-leader-shaina-nc-asks-maharashtra-govt-for-parity-of-law.html |publisher=[[Asian News International]] |date=12 June 2014 |accessdate=20 June 2014}}</ref>

==As a woman in Politics==
[[File:FarhanAkhtar-ShainaNC.jpg|thumb|right|upright|[[Farhan Akhtar]] and Shaina NC at tree planting event arranged by Shaina's NGO 'I Love Mumbai' in Jan 2012]]
Shaina is a staunch supporter of the [[Women's Reservation Bill]] which proposes 33% reserved seats for women in the Lower House of the [[Parliament of India]] and all [[Vidhan Sabha|state legislative assemblies]]. While women including [[Sonia Gandhi]] and [[Pratibha Patil]] have held important posts in politics, Shaina says this is not enough and is sheer tokenism.{{Citation needed|date=January 2017}} She feels that when more women are in power in government, they will prove their ability and potential.<ref>{{cite news |title=BJP not competing with Congress: Shaina NC |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/bjp-not-competing-with-congress-shaina-nc/75412 |publisher=[[Mid-Day]] |date=17 March 2010 |accessdate=23 June 2014}}</ref> Shaina advocates education for all women and the right to live a dignified life in society as basic rights. Women face gender-based harassment in India and she says that it is not due to overlegislation but under administration. If laws are implemented in their spirit, and culprits are punished swiftly, she feels that [[Crime in India#Crimes against women|crime against women in India]] will decrease.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ensure all women get educated: Shaina NC |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-ensure-all-women-get-educated-shaina-nc-1651339 |work=Daily News & Analysis |date=17 February 2012 |accessdate=23 June 2014}}</ref>

Some sections of society view the BJP as conservative in its approach to [[women's rights|women's]] and [[Religion in India#Politics|minority rights]], but Shaina believes that the BJP is a progressive party. She is not afraid to admonish her own party when she believes that it has deviated from its progressive approach. In February 2010, BJP's ally [[Shiv Sena]] threatened to ban the release of Shah Rukh Khan's film ''[[My Name Is Khan]]''. When BJP leadership was hesitant to take a firm stand on this issue, she organised a premiere of the film in New Delhi in support of her friend Shah Rukh Khan and also to make a point to the BJP leadership that she will not compromise the progressive principles of the party. "For me, being an MP and MLA is not the be-all and end-all. If I reach a dead-end in the BJP, I will call it a day," she said.<ref name="Telegraph" >{{cite news |title=In BJP, she ain't afraid to ask |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100215/jsp/nation/story_12106348.jsp |work=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]] |date=15 February 2010 |accessdate=23 June 2014}}</ref> In April 2013, with the aim of projecting a young, urbane, and women-friendly image of the BJP, party president [[Rajnath Singh]] included Shaina in the panel of seven women spokespersons to participate in television debates.{{citation needed|date=May 2020}} With the aim of focusing on the well-being of women workers in the Bollywood film industry, Shaina became president of the newly formed BJP Kamgaar Morcha's BJP Chitrapat Union in July 2014.<ref>{{cite news |title=BJP's film union launched |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/bjps-film-union-launched/15479155 |work=[[Mid-Day]] |date=26 July 2014 |accessdate=2 September 2014}}</ref>

==Notes==
{{notes | notes = {{efn | name = A | In a YouTube video, Shaina's birth date is declared to be on 1 December in the presence of Shaina and other BJP leaders.<ref>{{cite news |title=Shaina NC in Nagpur on March 23 Vision of BJP for Developed India |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTL2E_S9eQo |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/WTL2E_S9eQo |archive-date=2021-12-15 |url-status=live|publisher=YouTube |date=23 March 2014 |accessdate=24 June 2014}}{{cbignore}}</ref> As per affidavit filed by Shaina to [[Election Commission of India]] on 22 September 2004, her age was 31.<ref name="ECI" >{{cite news |title=State Elections 2004 Candidates Details for 36-Bandra constituency of Maharashtra |url=http://eci.nic.in/archive/Sep2004/pollupd/ac/states/s13/acnstcand36.htm |publisher=[[Election Commission of India]] |date=22 September 2004 |accessdate=21 June 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=AFFIDAVITS, ShainaNanaChudasama |url=http://eci.nic.in/Sep2004_AFFIDAVITS/SE/S13/36/ShinaNanaChudasama/ShinaNanaChudasama_SC1.htm |publisher=[[Election Commission of India]] |date=22 September 2004 |accessdate=29 June 2014}}</ref> Her age can be 31 on 22 Sep 2004 only if she is born on 1 December 1972.}} }}

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Shaina NC - Revision history

Sachin Soni: corrected article for accuracy

->Rlink2: /* Notes */Fixing archives for YouTube videos (WP:Link_Rot, WP:CEFC#Pre-emptive_archiving, phab:T294880)