Shefali Jariwala once revealed her father was against her modeling, asked her to reject 'Kaanta Laga': 'He comes from a traditional Gujurati family... he set a condition'
Shefali Jariwala, famed for 'Kaanta Laga,' initially faced parental opposition due to her conservative Gujarati family's emphasis on academics. She balanced her passion with a promise to complete her education, earning a Computer Engineering degree. Despite feeling trapped at times, she acknowledged the importance of her education in shaping her life.
Shefali Jariwala's rise to stardom began with the iconic remix Kaanta Laga—but her journey to the spotlight wasn't as effortless as it seemed. Coming from a conservative Gujarati family where academics were non-negotiable, Shefali had to fight more than just stage fright to chase her dreams.
As she once revealed, the song that made her an overnight star almost never happened—because her father wanted her to turn it down.
In a past interview with Dainik Bhaskar, she revealed that her father was firmly opposed to her entering the world of glamour and showbiz. Coming from a conservative background, he believed academics should always come first—making Shefali's choice to pursue acting a bold and unconventional move.
The actress shared that it was only after she promised to complete her education that her father agreed to let her take up Kaanta Laga. With her mother's support by her side, she pursued her passion while staying true to her commitment. Shefali went on to earn a degree in Computer Engineering from Sardar Patel Engineering College and even became an IT professional—proving she could balance both ambition and academics.
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That decision turned out to be life-changing.
Despite the fame and recognition that Kaanta Laga brought her, Shefali Jariwala admitted feeling trapped at times while completing her studies. However, looking back in an interview, she expressed gratitude to her parents for encouraging her to finish her education. That discipline, she said, played a vital role in shaping her life.
Shefali passed away on June 27 following a cardiac arrest. Her final rites were held on June 28, and her ashes were immersed on Sunday, June 29.
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