Shail Upadhya
diplomat · artist
- January 31, 2013 · New York City
- 77 years
About Shail Upadhya
Shail Upadhya was a diplomat from Nepal. Born in 1936, Upadhya died in 2013 at the age of 77 in New York City.
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Full Biography
|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.
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Articles & News
- "Shail Upadhya: The Other Star Of 'Bill Cunningham's New York' - Forbes"forbes.com
- "SHAIL UPADHYA Obituary - New York, NY | New York Times"legacy.com
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