Socialite Shalini Pasi has taken the OTT world by storm with her recent debut in the third season of Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives. In an exclusive interview with India Today Digital, Shalini shared insights on her relationship with Bollywood royalty, Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan.

“My husband and Gauri were neighbors in Delhi, and they grew up together. Actually, Shahrukh and my husband used to study together. My son and Aryan also went to university together. we are very close; They are like family to us,” shared Shalini.

Shalini spoke fondly about Gauri, keeping in mind her down-to-earth nature. “Gauri is from Delhi and her father is in the army, she has this amazing quality of being down to earth. It’s rare to maintain that in our industry. Gauri is a very solid person, whether it is about her family or her friends. Whenever she comes to Delhi, she always makes an effort to meet her school and college friends and spend time with them. It has truly been a pleasure to know him and his entire family.”

When Shalini was asked about her journey before becoming a socialite, she told about her upbringing. “Growing up, my father always told me that practice makes a man perfect, and I have stuck to that principle. Even though I was an average student, I sat with the top students in the class. Despite my academic performance, I was a frontbencher, which opened me up to learning and growth. I wanted to be an artist or architect, but I couldn’t major in art at university.

Shalini stressed the pressure of social expectations during her formative years. “When we’re growing up, we’re all expected to look a certain way and act a certain way, whether you’re in school or college or you’re married or growing up in a different city or society. Are happening. But I always felt that when I was made to do things that I was not comfortable doing, even if it was the best thing for me, I was not happy. Inside I would feel guilty, I would not be able to sleep and I would become irritable. “That’s when I decided I didn’t want to be in that energy anymore,” she said.

With time, Shalini has gained love and respect from the audience through her journey and work. “I feel like I have to live up to that because they have confidence in me. Before signing up for the show, I created travel-based content, but I saw limited interest in that genre. Now, I am doing what I love, and I am grateful for the love I am getting.

Shalini concludes by reflecting on her connection with Bollywood. “We all grew up watching Bollywood movies and imagining dancing to those songs. While I want to explore many avenues, I believe each experience leads to another, and that’s what happened here (in Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives).”

The third season of Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives, titled Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives, is streaming on Netflix.