8 Lesser-Known Facts And Networth Of Late Shefali Jariwala – The Iconic Kaanta Laga Girl
Shefali Jariwala may have become a household name overnight with the iconic Kaanta Laga remix in the early 2000s, but there’s so much more to her than just that one hit song.
Her sudden passing at the age of 42 due to a cardiac arrest has left fans heartbroken, but her legacy lives on through her work and the life she led behind the camera. Here are some lesser-known and heartwarming facts about the unforgettable Kaanta Laga girl:
Lesser-Known Facts And Networth Of Late Shefali Jariwala
1) She Was Just 20 When She Shot to Fame
Shefali became an overnight sensation when she appeared in the remix of Kaanta Laga – at just 20 years old! Her bold look, killer dance moves, and confidence made her stand out in an era when music videos were just starting to go mainstream. She later followed it up with Kabhi Aar Kabhi Paar, which cemented her pop culture status.
2) She Was Paid Just Rs 7,000 for Kaanta Laga!
Yes, you read that right. Despite the iconic status of Kaanta Laga, Shefali once revealed that she was paid just Rs 7,000 for her performance. At the time, it seemed like a big deal to her.
3) She Did More Than Just Dance
Shefali Jariwala has appeared on dance shows like Boogie Woogie and later joined Nach Baliye 5 and 7 with her husband Parag. While she’s best known for her music videos, she also acted in films like Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and Hudugaru, and shows like Baby Come Naa and Shaitani Rasmein. She won over a whole new audience with her time on Bigg Boss 13.
4) She Was Actually a Tech Grad
Not many people know this, but Shefali wasn’t from a typical entertainment background. She was born on December 15, 1982, in Mumbai, and went on to graduate with a degree in Computer Applications at Sardar Patel College of Engineering. She had the brains and the style!
Lesser-Known Facts And Networth Of Late Shefali Jariwala
5) She Quietly Battled Epilepsy
Shefali had spoken candidly in interviews about her struggle with epilepsy. She revealed that she experienced her first seizure at the age of 15, and would often get seizures even in classrooms or on the road. It deeply affected her confidence growing up… something she quietly fought through, even while dancing in front of thousands.
6) She Had a Rollercoaster Love Life
Shefali first married musician Harmeet Singh of Meet Bros in 2004, but the couple parted ways in 2009. In 2014, she found love again and married TV actor Parag Tyagi, who was by her side till the very end. The couple even appeared together on reality dance shows like Nach Baliye 5 and Nach Baliye 7.
7) She Dreamed of Adopting a Child
She spoke about her desire to adopt a girl child and become a mother someday!
8) Her Net Worth
According to reports by NewsX, Shefali’s net worth was estimated to be around Rs 7.5 crore. Her earnings came from acting, dance appearances, reality shows, endorsements, and her business ventures.
Rest in peace, Shefali. You’ll always be remembered as the original Kaanta Laga girl who defined an era.
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