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Pink Villa
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Who was Shefali Zariwala? An engineering student who went on to rule hearts as Kaanta Laga girl
Trigger warning: This article contains mention of death. In an unfortunate turn of events, popular actress and former Bigg Boss 13 contestant Shefali Zariwala passed away on June 27. As per reports, it is believed that the Kaanta Laga fame actress was declared dead on her arrival at the hospital. It is indeed a tough time for her husband, Paras Tyagi, whose world has come crashing down with this news. As we mourn the loss of one of the finest gems of the industry, we take you back on her journey. Although the music video was released in 2002, Shefali Zariwala is still remembered as the Kaanta Laga girl. This song became a cultural phenomenon, and every '90s kid grew up imitating these dance steps. Shefali Zariwala's childhood Shefali was born on 15th December 1982 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Both her parents worked in the State Bank Of India. As both her mom and dad were working, she was raised mainly by her grandparents. The late actress was a bright student and had a keen interest in science, because of which she pursued a bachelor's in information technology at Sardar Patel College Of Engineering and graduated around 2004. Her shift from Engineering to modelling When she was pursuing her engineering degree, Shefali was spotted by a talent scout outside her college for DJ Doll's remix of Kaanta Laga. After initially rejecting the offer, Zariwala eventually agreed despite having no prior modelling or acting background. She became an overnight star after this video was released and gained a massive fan following. After becoming a household name, Shefali continued to balance her studies with modelling assignments. Projects after Kaanta Laga Remember Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra's Mujhse Shaadi Karogi? Shefali Zariwala was a part of the 2004 film. She was then a part of the 2011 Kannada film Hudugaru. After being a part of Nach Baliye 5 and 7 with husband Parag Tyagi, the actress became a familiar name on Indian Television. Her stint in Bigg Boss 13 was loved by all, and Shefali gained massive popularity because of her outspoken nature and graceful personality. Shefali Zariwala was one of the brightest stars of our industry, and her demise has left everyone heartbroken.
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
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
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.
