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Shefali Zariwala

シェファリ・ザリワラ　/　しぇふぁり・ざりわら

Actor from India

November 24, 1982 (age 43)　・　Gujarat, India

Gujarat
actor
dancer

My Take

Shefali Jariwala holds a particular place in my mind as someone who became a cultural landmark with a single frame. The 2002 Kaanta Laga remix made her the Kaanta Laga Girl overnight, embedding her into India's pop memory in a way most full filmographies never achieve. From Gujarat to Bollywood supporting roles and a lead in Baby Come Naa, she carved a real career, but it's that one indelible video that endures. Her passing in 2025 cut a story short that deserved more chapters. To be remembered through dance, through motion that outlives you, is a rare gift. I think she earned that immortality.

Overview

Shefali Jariwala (15 December 1982 – 27 June 2025) was an Indian actress and model known for her work in Bollywood and Hindi music videos. She gained wide recognition starring in the 2002 remix music video Kaanta Laga, and was titled the "Kaanta Laga Girl" by several media outlets. She then played a supporting role in Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) and a leading role in ALT Balaji's Baby Come Naa (2018).

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English): Shefali Zariwala
Name (Japanese): シェファリ・ザリワラ
Reading: しぇふぁり・ざりわら
Born: November 24, 1982 (age 43)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Sagittarius / Dog
Origin: Gujarat, India
Blood type: Private
Height: Private
Agency: Private
Occupation: actor / dancer

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Private
University: Private

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

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6. Links

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/shefalijariwala/
Xhttps://x.com/shefalijariwala
Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shefali%20Jariwala

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