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Bollywood Actress Says Raise Doge Instead Of Having Children

The actress said, “Please do not get married too early. First meet people, see the world, and understand yourself.”

By:  Priya Chowdhary Nuthalapti   |   15 May 2026 6:15 PM IST
Bollywood Actress Says Raise Doge Instead Of Having Children
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Bollywood actress Shefali Shah is once again in the news because of her bold comments about marriage, children, and relationships. During a recent chat with popular YouTuber Lilly Singh, the actress shared her honest opinions about modern relationships.

Shefali Shah advised young people not to rush into marriage at an early age. She shared that many people take such a big decision before understanding themselves properly. She added that people should first learn about their likes, dislikes, goals and dreams before deciding to get married.

The actress said, “Please do not get married too early. First meet people, see the world, and understand yourself.” She also explained that marriage is a huge responsibility and it is not always easy to manage. Her words connected with many young people who believe that emotional maturity is important before entering a serious relationship.

However, the most shocking part of the interview was her comment about children and dogs. While speaking in a fun manner, Shefali Shah said, “Instead of having children, raise dogs.” She added that dogs give pure and unconditional love that is very rare to find. She also mentioned that people may troll her for saying this, but she wanted to speak honestly.

These comments immediately became a hot topic online. Some people supported her views and said pets truly give unconditional love. Others criticized her statements and felt she should not compare children with pets.

In real life too, Shefali Shah is known as a big animal lover. She owns two Siberian Huskies named Ash and Simba. She often shares photos and videos with them on Instagram and talks about the happiness they bring to her life.

Talking about her personal life, Shefali was first married to actor Harsh Chhaya. Later, she married filmmaker Vipul Amrutlal Shah in 2000. The couple has two sons.

On the work front, Shefali Shah recently impressed audiences with her powerful role in the Netflix series Delhi Crime Season 3.