Shalini Passi, who is known for her extravagant personality and unique presence in the Netflix show, 'Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives' recently revealed her reason behind shaving her head multiple times. While in conversation with an esteemed publication, she shared that she doesn't enjoy styling her hair too much because she donates it.
Reason why Shalini shaves her head
Shalini Passi revealed that she has shaved her head 4 times and recently, she did it in 2018 when she donated her hair to the Tirupati temple. Shalini hails from North India and Sikhs in the region do not usually cut or shave their hair. They believe in using clips, flowers, and other accessories to style their hair. But Shalini believes that her devotion and her will to perform acts charity is above her need for styling her hair.
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Apart from offering her hair at the Tirumala Tirupati temple, Shalini and her husband, Sanjay Passi have often been involved in generous donations as religious offerings or charity. The couple donated ₹10 crore to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams in 2021. Shalini is a philanthropist and it is a core part of her identity. Even in the show, she has often come out as a self-less, self-content and generous person. While explaining her approach to charity and her appearance, she said, "I don’t style my hair much because, in the end, I will donate it."
When did Shalini first decide to shave her head?
Shalini is a passionate art enthusiast, a philanthropist with multiple hobbies and someone who thrives to live her life to the fullest. She shared her transformation and personal journey with NOD magazine in the past. She mentioned that in 2013, her son Robin left for his university studies and that was a turning point in her life. That is when she first decided to shave her head. Not only did this move open her pathway to devotion but it also inspired her to be an aesthete and she further adopted a minimalist wardrobe of black and white to embark on her new path.
As showcased in the show, Shalini truly thinks of herself as the main character and enjoys balancing her role as a mother, partner, and a philanthropist. "I’m a great collector, a great mother, a great housewife, and a good friend. I’ve always been the star of my own life."
