Shalini, who became an internet sensation as a member of the latest season of Netflix’s Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives, brought new energy to the series with new cast members like Ranbir Kapoor’s sister, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni and Kalyani Chawla. In a recent interview, Shalini revealed that her music teacher was not too happy with her performance on the show. She said he was very critical of her, and pointed out that “his students go on Indian Idol” and that she should not perform without rehearsing properly.

In one episode, Shalini performed Mitwa, and in another light-hearted moment, she even sang to a giraffe. Reflecting on her music teacher’s reaction, she said she was embarrassed by her mere singing and reminded her that she missed practice time during the pandemic, insisting, “ My students perform on Indian Idol. You shouldn’t sing like that without preparing.”

After Shalini’s appearance on Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives, Shalini has been flooded with praises on social media. She noted how the audience clapped, expressed their appreciation and even jokingly complimented her performance, which made her happy. Passi added that some fans poked fun at the giraffe photo, joking that they were actually recognizable—he said with a laugh, “It almost happened.”

In an exclusive interview with Brut, Shalini spoke about her past insecurities. She said she felt self-conscious because she thought her nose looked bigger than she wanted, which even kept her from smiling. But knowing that a prominent nose could be a sign of a strong personality, she embraced the face with renewed confidence.

As an art collector and philanthropist, Shalini’s unique personality won over fans, who admired her dramatic style, art-filled home, and passion for the arts. Throughout the show, she shared her background in dance and music and showcased her singing, though her music teacher was less than thrilled with her unrehearsed performance on Netflix