Shefali Jariwala

Shefali Jariwala
Jariwala in 2020
Born 15 December
Other names The Kaanta Laga Girl
Alma mater Sardar Patel College of Engineering, Mumbai
Occupations
Years active 2002–present
Spouses
Harmeet Singh (Meet Bros)
(m. 2004; div. 2009)
(m. 2014)

Shefali Jariwala (born 15 December), better known as the Kaanta Laga Girl, is an Indian actress and model who has appeared in several Hindi music videos, reality shows and film productions. She became noted when she appeared in the famous music video Kaanta Laga and played Bijli in the film Mujhse Shaadi Karogi with Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan. She participated in the dance reality shows Nach Baliye 5 and Nach Baliye 7 along with Parag Tyagi. In 2019, she participated in the controversial reality show Bigg Boss 13.

In 2018, she played the female lead in ALT Balaji's web series Baby Come Naa opposite Shreyas Talpade.

Personal life

Shefali Jariwala was married to musician Harmeet Singh from Meet Brothers in 2004. The couple divorced in 2009 where Shefali pressed charges against Harmeet. Later, she married actor Parag Tyagi in 2015. Shefali Jariwala is a graduate with degree in Computer Applications.

Career

Shefali became famous for appearing in a song in the 2002 video album Kaanta Laga. Due to the popularity of the song, she became known as The Thong Girl. After Kaanta Laga she appeared few other music albums. She also had a presence in the movie Mujhse Shaadi Karogi.

Filmography

Television

Year Show Role
2008 Boogie Woogie Contestant (Evicted in 5th week)
2012 - 2013 Nach Baliye 5 Contestant (Semifinalist)
2015–2016 Nach Baliye 7 Contestant (Semifinalist)
2019–2020 Bigg Boss 13 Entered on Day 35 & Evicted on Day 119

Films

Year Film Role Language
2004 Mujhse Shaadi Karogi Bijli Hindi
2011 Hudugaru Pankaja Kannada

Music and Music Videos

Year Album Song Singer
2002 DJ Doll - Kaanta Laga Remix Kaanta Laga DJ Doll
2004 Sweet Honey Mix Kabhi Aar Kabhi Paar Remix Smita
DJ Doll and The Return Of The Kaanta Mix Vol.2 Kaanta Laga DJ Doll