'Bigg Boss 13' fame Shefali Jariwala reveals she was paid ₹7,000 for 'Kaanta Laga' song

Shefali Jariwala reclaimed her Kaanta Laga fame after she appeared in Bigg Boss 13. actress revealed how she landed most popular song of early 2000s. Kaanta Laga was an indie-pop song kwn by Indian 'Youngistaan' back in 2002. When song released, Shefali Jariwala had found tremendous fame. In an interview with a magazine, dancer and reality star revealed how she landed most popular song’s feature.

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Shefali Jariwala’s dad opposed her filming Kaanta Laga

Shefali Jariwala was pursuing engineering when she was approached by Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru. two were popular in entertainment circuit in early 2000s. casting was random as she was unaware of anyone spotting her. However, she recalled in interview, when she was offered music video, she was only positive about it after. What happened after music video released is still history, as she was a recognisable face overnight.

actor revealed in interview that ne of her family members agreed on her doing song. Eventually, her mom was in favour but it was a difficult road to convince her dad. She said that she was enthusiastic to do song as it paid her good. Back in 2002, she was paid ₹7000 for entire song. hesitancy from her family occurred mostly because her family has a history of scholars, re was one in entertainment industry yet. Shefali also added that she was looking forward to seeing herself on television which was a rare occurrence.

Shefali’s mom helped her out in convincing her far. She said that after song performed so well, people started recognising her as Kaanta Laga girl. She revealed that it felt like a dream come true. Additionally, her life as a student changed tremendously.

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Where is Shefali Jariwala w?

Shefali was seen in 13th edition of Bigg Boss. After doing several songs and south films, she is w happily married to Parag Tyagi, who is a popular television actor. He can be seen in several pictures on her Instagram. Reports suggest that duo is looking at adopting a baby to make ir family complete.  

Shefali Jariwala in Bigg Boss 13

Here are some pictures of Shefali Jariwala with her family members

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