The entertainment industry and fans alike are in mourning following the sudden passing of Shefali Jariwala, best known for her "Kaanta Laga" music video and her participation in "Bigg Boss". She was 42 years old. Initial reports suggest that she suffered a cardiac arrest on Friday night in Mumbai. She was rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital by her husband, Parag Tyagi, and three others, but was declared dead on arrival.
The news of her death was first shared on social media, leaving many in disbelief. While initial reports pointed to cardiac arrest as the cause of death, the exact reason has not been officially confirmed. Mumbai Police have launched a preliminary investigation and her body has been sent to Cooper Hospital for a postmortem to determine the precise cause.
Shefali Jariwala was born on December 15, 1982, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. She gained widespread recognition in 2002 with the remix music video "Kaanta Laga," which earned her the moniker "Kaanta Laga Girl". Beyond this iconic song, she appeared in several Hindi films, including "Mujhse Shaadi Karogi" (2004), and also worked in the South Indian film industry. She also made her mark in reality television, participating in shows like "Nach Baliye 5," "Nach Baliye 7" with her husband Parag Tyagi, "Boogie Woogie," and "Bigg Boss 13".
Her career began at the age of 20, and she was known for her vibrant personality. She had been married to musician Harmeet Singh of Meet Brothers, but they divorced in 2009. In 2015, she married actor Parag Tyagi.
The sudden loss has deeply affected her family and friends. Parag Tyagi was seen leaving the hospital, visibly heartbroken. He has urged the paparazzi for privacy during this difficult time and asked everyone to pray for his wife. The last rites took place at the Oshiwara Crematorium in Mumbai.
An old video clip of Shefali from Paras Chhabra's podcast has resurfaced, in which Paras made a comment about her "sudden death" based on her astrological chart. In the same conversation, Shefali had spoken about her past struggles with epilepsy, a condition she had battled since her teens. She revealed that she had her first seizure at 15 and had been epilepsy-free for 20 years, emphasizing the importance of medication and lifestyle changes in managing the condition. A close friend has also addressed rumours that epilepsy was the cause of her death, stating that Shefali had no issues and was fine a day before her passing.
Shefali Jariwala's untimely demise has sparked discussions about heart health, especially among younger women. Doctors emphasize the need to focus on heart health in women in their 40s with the same seriousness as in older women. They highlight that factors such as smoking, vaping, substance abuse, and oral contraceptive pills can increase the risk of heart issues in younger women.
The news of Shefali Jariwala's passing has left a void in the entertainment industry. Her contributions to music and television will be remembered by her fans and colleagues.
