In a shocking turn of events, popular actress and model Shefali Jariwala, widely known for her iconic appearance in the early 2000s music video ‘Kaanta Laga’, has reportedly passed away at the age of 42. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, sending waves of grief across the entertainment industry and her fan base.
According to initial reports, Shefali Jariwala was rushed to Mumbai’s Bellevue Hospital by her husband Parag Tyagi and three other individuals after she was found unresponsive at her residence in Andheri, Mumbai. However, hospital staff confirmed that she had already passed away before arriving at the facility.
While some early reports suggested that Shefali died of cardiac arrest, the Mumbai Police have stated that the exact cause of death is yet to be determined. The police received the emergency call around 1 a.m., after which a team of officers and forensic experts arrived at her residence. Her body has been transferred to Cooper Hospital for a thorough postmortem examination to identify the exact cause of her untimely demise.
Videos circulating online show her husband, Parag Tyagi, visibly distraught while exiting the hospital. He appeared emotional and tried to shield his face from the media. The first confirmation of her death was shared by journalist Vickey Lalwani on social media, which quickly went viral.
Shefali Jariwala rose to instant fame in the early 2000s with the chartbuster ‘Kaanta Laga’, a remix music video that became a cultural sensation. At just 20 years old, her dance moves and screen presence earned her widespread recognition. Over the years, she featured in several other music albums, films, and television reality shows.
She participated in the dance reality shows Nach Baliye 5 and Nach Baliye 7 alongside her husband Parag. In 2019, she gained further popularity after entering Bigg Boss Season 13, where she was seen as one of the strongest contestants and was admired for her poise and confidence.
Shefali’s personal life also attracted media attention. She was first married to Harmeet Singh, one half of the musical duo Meet Bros, in 2004. The couple divorced in 2009. She later found love again and married actor Parag Tyagi in 2015.
The sudden demise of Shefali Jariwala has left her fans and the film and television industry in mourning. As tributes pour in across social media, the exact cause of her death remains under investigation. The entertainment world has lost a dynamic and talented performer far too soon.
