Shefali Jariwala, known widely as the “Kaanta Laga girl,” had a career that spanned music videos, film cameos, reality television, and limited acting roles.
Early Career and Breakthrough (2002-2004):
Shefali Jariwala rose to overnight fame in 2002 with her appearance in the music video for the remix song “Kaanta Laga” from the album ‘DJ Doll – Kaanta Laga Remix’. This song became a pop culture phenomenon, establishing her as a recognizable face. Following this success, she reappeared in “Kaanta Laga” from ‘DJ Doll and The Return Of The Kaanta Mix Vol 2’ (2004) and “Kabhi Aaar Kabhi Paar Remix” from ‘Sweet Honey Mix’ (2004). Her instant fame in music videos led to a special appearance in the Bollywood film Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), starring Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Priyanka Chopra, where she played the role of Bijli.
Transition to Television and Reality Shows (2008-2020):
Jariwala expanded her presence in the entertainment industry by participating in various reality television shows. She was seen in:

- Boogie Woogie (2008) – as a contestant
- Nach Baliye 5 (2012-2013) – as a contestant with Parag Tyagi
- Nach Baliye 7 (2015-2016) – as a contestant with Parag Tyagi
- Bigg Boss 13 (2019-2020) – as a contestant, which brought her significant recognition and made her a fan favorite.
Further Acting and Web Series (2011-2024):
While her Bollywood film appearances were limited, she also acted in: - Hudugaru (2011) – a Kannada film, where she appeared in the song ‘Naa Board Irada Bus’.
- Baby Come Naa (2018) – an ALT Balaji web series, where she played the female lead opposite Shreyas Talpade.
- Shaitani Rasmein (2024) – a television show where she played the character of Kapalika.
Throughout her career, Shefali Jariwala was known for her vibrant screen presence, particularly in music videos.