‘Fabulous Lives vs. Bollywood Wives’ Shalini Passi, a Delhi-based art connoisseur and socialite, has garnered attention since her appearance on the Netflix show. She joined the likes of Maheep Kapoor, Bhavana Panday, Neelam Soni, Seema Sajdeh, Kalyani Saha Chawla, and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni. In a recent interview with India Today Digital, Shalini talked about her close ties with Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan.
Shalini Passi on her connection with Shah Rukh Khan and his family
Shalini said that her husband, Sanjay Passi, was neighbors with Gauri Khan during their days in Delhi, and both he and Shah Rukh Khan grew up together. Their connection extends to the next generation as well, with Shalini’s son, Robin, having attended university alongside Shah Rukh and Gauri’s son, Aryan.
She shared, “My husband and Gauri were neighbors 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.”
Shalini Passi talks about Gauri Khan
On ‘Fabulous Lives vs. Bollywood Wives’, Shalini spoke of her longstanding friendship with Gauri, often attending her events and store launches. She praised Gauri for her grounded nature, adding, “Gauri, being from Delhi with her father in the army, has maintained a rare groundedness in our industry. She’s a solid person, whether it comes to family or friends. When she’s in Delhi, she makes it a point to reconnect with school and college friends. It’s truly a pleasure to know her and the family.”
Since the show aired, Shalini Passi has been celebrated by fans for her candid personality and luxurious lifestyle. ‘Fabulous Lives vs. Bollywood Wives’ is currently streaming on Netflix.