I recently started with the third season of Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives and Shalini Passi has already become my favourite. Her unapologetic, quirky, and humorous personality has won my heart and that of many and I am all for it. I can’t wait for the next season and see what else the art connoisseur and collector has in store for us. Meanwhile, I love learning new things about Shalini like how she recently in an interview shared the special bond she shares with Shah Rukh Khan and his family.
Talking about her bond, she said, “My husband and Gauri were neighbours in Delhi, and they grew up together. In fact, Shah Rukh and my husband studied together. My son and Aryan also went to university together. We are very close; they are like family to us,”.
Further talking about Gauri Khan, Shalini credited her upbringing in Delhi. “Gauri being from Delhi, and with her father being in the army, has this amazing quality of remaining grounded. It’s rare to maintain that in our industry. Gauri is a very solid person, whether it comes to her family or her friends. When she visits Delhi, she always makes it a point to meet her school and college friends and spend time with them. It’s truly a pleasure to know her and the entire family.”
Shalini also reflected on her upbringing and what kept her going. She said, “Growing up, my dad always told me that practice makes a man perfect, and I have lived by that principle. Although I was an average student, I would sit with class toppers. I was a frontbencher despite my academic performance, which opened me up to learning and growth. I wanted to be an artist or an architect, but I couldn’t pursue art in university.”
I loved how Shalini talked about Gauri. Now, I can’t wait for the Khan and Passi family to host a get-together.
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