Bollywood actress Shefali Shah has ignited a conversation online with her candid advice on marriage, relationships, and parenthood. In a recent interview, the actress urged young women not to rush into life's biggest decisions and humorously suggested that getting dogs is preferable to having children. Here is a detailed look at her remarks.
Shefali Shah Advises Against Hurrying into Marriage
During a chat with comedian and content creator Lilly Singh, Shefali Shah encouraged young girls to postpone marriage until they truly understand themselves. She stated, "Don't do it when you are a child, for God's sake. You don't even know if you like your elbow or your a*. So calm down. You've got to meet people and get to know them before you make that ultimate choice."
The Dil Dhadakne Do actress added a pointed warning for those uncertain about commitment. She said, "If you don't believe in the institution of marriage, trust me, it's a lot of work; please don't do it. It's not fair to step back. Be old enough to figure that out."
Shefali Shah Jokes About Having Dogs Instead of Kids
The moment that set the internet abuzz came when Lilly Singh revealed she is 37 and still unmarried. Shefali Shah gave an unfiltered response: "Can I say something? I am going to get so badly trolled. Don't have children; have dogs. Just get dogs." She backed this up by calling dogs the only true source of "unconditional love" in a person's life.
More About Shefali Shah
On the personal front, Shefali Shah was previously married to TV actor Harsh Chhaya before the couple separated. She later married filmmaker Vipul Amrutlal Shah in 2000, and together they have two sons, Aryaman and Maurya. A known animal lover, she shares her home with two Siberian Huskies, Ash and Simba, frequently documenting their bond on Instagram.
On the work front, the actress was most recently seen in Delhi Crime Season 3, streaming on Netflix, where she reprises her role as DIG Vartika Chaturvedi investigating a case of missing girls in Delhi.
