I now believe in love at first sight. Especially after it's happened to me.
Shefali Zariwala
I am an engineer and belong to a family of engineers and Cas.
When I tell people I'm a model, studying for my engineering, they are impressed.
In days to come I would love to doing some more reality shows but the saas-bahu type daily soaps are a strict no for me as I hate serials based on kitchen politics.
No tummy showing, no cleavage, no leg show - those were the rules laid down by my folks! But yeah, I am the original thong girl in India.
When 'Baby Come Naa' was offered to me, I found the script so mind-blowing that I had to gather the courage to perform or it would have been completely my loss.
My life has been nothing short of a fairy tale.
The typecasting always happens but I am a very positive person.
I am in love with dance and my parents accept that gracefully.
Many believe children complete a marriage, and I like kids, too.
The more professionally successful you are, the more emotionally insecure you will be.
I don't feel that my marriage has anything to do with my career. It never hampers anyone's career in the film industry.
To cope with today's competition, you need to do whatever you want but with passion, confidence and attitude to match.
Marrying early was a very big mistake. Everyone warned me but I felt I was in love and ignored their advice. I had to pay the price for my silly mistake when I had to compromise on my career.
There are so many actresses who struggle for years to get where I am. It's luck that's worked for me more than hard work.
My first Valentine gift was a cute little pup gifted to me by my family, which I had always wished for.
I believe every actor is trying to create an identity for himself or herself. My first song did that for me. There can be no other 'Kaanta laga' girl… ever. And I love that.
Initially I used to find it very awkward when people used to turn back and stare, but now I am used to it and love all the attention.
A stage show's popularity depends on its organisers and the public, but primarily on the performer.
When 'Kaanta Laga' was offered to me, I was in college, doing my engineering course. I did the shooting of the song for some pocket money. I never imagined it to become such a huge hit.
I am a very straight forward, no-nonsense woman.
Dancing has always been my comfort zone.
My parents never leave me alone.
We have to be responsible towards the environment when we celebrate our festivals.
Ganpati festivities bring a lot of joy to us but the rituals can cause a lot of harm to the marine life. For my family, only eco-friendly Ganpati completes this festival of joy in the true sense.
Nature has a way of giving back. And we can never go against it.
I am only an artist.
Nothing can come in the way of my studies. That's top priority.
I always wanted to be a pilot, though somewhere down the line switched to computers.
I know what I want from life and how to get it. That doesn't mean I'll go to any limits to get that. If I get it great, if I don't, it's still fine.
Getting into the glamour industry was not an option for me. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would get to this point. My family is not at all related to this industry.
I practised for some two months for the 'Kaanta Laaga' video. I gave my best to the song and the success is well-deserved.
There is no such word as item girl in the dictionary. People have created this word and I don't believe that I am an item girl.
People are crazy about seeing a celebrity in person.
Things like dressing, postures and gestures are under the artiste's control. If I'm performing, my safety is primarily my responsibilityso I shouldn't end up doing anything that would infuriate the audience.
I was so happy in my comfort zone which was dancing. But after a point, you feel the need to grow, otherwise everything becomes boring. Naturally, the next step for me was acting.
I am somebody who is very lucky. 'Kaanta Laga' just fell into my lap and even 'Baby Come Naa.'
Reality shows are a lot of fun, especially dance reality shows.
Sidharth Shukla is very manipulative.
Not everybody is successful. I consider myself lucky to have achieved so much in so short a time.
I'm more popular than most others, including filmstars.
I will definitely give myself a second chance. Either arranged or love, I will definitely marry again.
I have danced to 'Kaanta Lagaa' at sangeet ceremonies and weddings. Weddings are happy occasions and I like being part of their happiness.
I love my food and wine; I have tried my hand at being a chef and failed miserably.
My favourite is spicy cocktails with chillies.
I am privileged to be a part of 'Tere Bin.'
Well, I am bold and very opinionated.
I don't think I have the manipulation gene in me.
I am a logical person and can handle situations calmly.
I am very moohphat and can never be diplomatic or politically correct.
