Shalini Passi recalls her music teacher's reaction after hearing her sing

Shalini Passi, known for her socialite status and art patronage, faced criticism from her music teacher after singing on Fabulous Lives and Bollywood Wives.

Socialite and reality TV star Shalini Passi recently opened up about her music teacher’s reaction to her impromptu singing on Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives, revealing that he was far from impressed.

In an interview with MissMalini, Passi shared that her teacher expressed disappointment, even embarrassment, over her unrehearsed performance on the popular show.

Recalling her teacher’s reaction, Passi said, “For the singing shot, my sir told me that 'you have not been practicing. You have had no time post-COVID. My students go to Indian Idol. You cannot sing'. He told me, 'Madam, I am a respected person. My students go to Indian Idol. You can't be singing in this voice without any rehearsals.'”

Despite the critique, Passi admitted she was taken aback by the outpouring of affection from viewers, who responded positively to her appearance on the show. She remarked, “The kind of love that I am getting is something else. Like people are saying 'we want to be like you, we love what you do, we love your singing'. I am like, 'What?' They are like the giraffe would have come.”

Shalini, a prominent art collector known for her patronage at international art festivals, joined Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives in its third season and quickly became a fan favourite. Married to businessman Sanjay Passi, chairman of the Pasco Group, the couple shares a son, Robin.