About Shail Upadhya
Lived 1936 – 2013 (aged 76–77). Shail Upadhya was a Nepali diplomat and artist.
Shail Upadhya (1935 – 2013) was a Nepalese diplomat, United Nations disarmament expert and fashion designer.
Career As a second career, Upadhya worked as a fashion designer, becoming a social fixture in New York City, known for his flamboyant and colorful suits and outfits. He was a prominent presence in the 2011 documentary film Bill Cunningham New York, about New York Times fashion photographer Bill Cunningham. He lived in New York City, Southampton, New York, and Miami, Florida.
Upadhya was interviewed on Da Ali G Show by Sacha Baron Cohen's character Brüno at New York Fashion Week.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Shail Upadhya's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Shail Upadhya's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Shail Upadhya?
Nepalese fashion designer
When was Shail Upadhya born?
Shail Upadhya was born in 1936 in Nepal.
When did Shail Upadhya die?
Shail Upadhya died on 31 January 2013 in New York City.
What was Shail Upadhya's occupation?
Shail Upadhya was a diplomat and artist.
What nationality was Shail Upadhya?
Shail Upadhya was Nepali.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shail Upadhya. https://biography.guide/shail-upadhya/
MLA: "Shail Upadhya." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/shail-upadhya/.
Chicago: "Shail Upadhya." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/shail-upadhya/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-22 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:01 UTC