Shefali Jariwala made her Bollywood debut with not one, but two superstars; her debut film was one of the biggest hits of 2004. A look at her educational qualifications

Time of India

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Shefali Jariwala
's fans were left shocked and bereaved as news of her death spread like wildfire on social media. The actress-dancer, best known for the 2002 music video '
Kaanta Laga
', passed away on Friday at the age of 42. As per reports, she had a cardiac arrest. She was rushed to Bellevue Multispecialty Clinic but was declared dead upon arrival.
Much before the age of the Internet and instant viral fame, Shefali became an overnight sensation with the sensuous dance number 'Kaanta Laga'. However, her brush with fame did not stop there. A couple of years later, she made her
Bollywood debut
and shared screen space with not just one, but two superstars—Salman Khan and
Akshay Kumar
.
Shefali appeared in the 2004 romantic comedy '
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
' along with Priyanka Chopra,
Salman Khan
, and Akshay Kumar. She stepped into the role of a dancer named Bijli. Although her on-screen time was brief, she was able to steal the show with her signature dance moves along with Kumar.
Aside from wowing fans with her twinkle toes, Jariwala also excelled academically. As per a report from Stars Unfolded, Jariwala, who hailed from Gujarat, held a degree in information technology from Sardar Patel College Of Engineering.
About 'Mujhe Shaadi Karogi'
Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (transl. Will You Marry Me?) is a 2004 Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by David Dhawan and produced by Sajid Nadiawala. The film stars Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Priyanka Chopra, with Amrish Puri, Kader Khan, Satish Shah, and Rajpal Yadav in supporting roles. Set primarily in Goa, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi follows the adventures of two men (Khan and Kumar) who try to win a woman's (Chopra) heart. It is loosely based on the film Anger Management
The movie revolved around a young man named Sameer who, though well-meaning, has a volcanic temper and suffers from anger-management issues. The film narrates how Sameer's impulsiveness and explosive temper get him into myriad troubles and create problems between him and his love interest, Rani.
'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi' became a blockbuster, emerging as the fourth highest-grossing movie of 2004. The movie earned an impressive Rs 56 crore at the end of its box-office journey.