The entertainment world woke up to a shocking piece of news on Friday morning. Shefali Jariwala, popularly known as the Kaanta Laga girl, passed away at the age of 42 in Mumbai. Her untimely demise has left fans, colleagues, and the industry in utter disbelief.
Shefali Jariwala’s Cause Of Death
SHOCKING NEWS #BiggBoss13 contestant and the iconic #KaantaLaga girl Shefali Jariwala passes away at just 42
She suffered a massive cardiac arrest.
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According to reports, Shefali collapsed at her residence in Mumbai’s Andheri area late Thursday night. Her husband, actor Parag Tyagi, along with three others, immediately rushed her to Bellevue Multispecialty Hospital. Despite all efforts, doctors declared her dead on arrival.
While there is no official confirmation yet, initial reports suggest that a massive cardiac arrest may have caused her sudden passing. However, the actual cause will only be confirmed after the postmortem, which is currently underway at Cooper Hospital.
A Mumbai police official confirmed to ANI, “Her body was found at her residence in the Andheri area. Mumbai Police received information about this at 1 am. Her body has been sent to Cooper Hospital for postmortem.”
Wanted To Be Remembered As Kaanta Laga Girl
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BiggBoss13 House Was A Cursed #SidharthShukla was At 40 and Now #ShefaliJariwala at just 42
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Shefali Jariwala rose to instant stardom in the early 2000s with her appearance in the remix music video Kaanta Laga. The bold look, catchy beats, and her confident screen presence earned her the title of ‘Kaanta Laga Girl’, and she became an overnight sensation.
She later featured in Salman Khan’s ‘Mujhse Shaadi Karogi’, and while her screen time was brief, she made a mark. Years later, Shefali returned to the spotlight with her entry in Bigg Boss 13, the reality show hosted by Salman himself. Her presence sparked a buzz, especially due to her past relationship with fellow contestant and late actor Sidharth Shukla.
A Life Of Highs And Heartbreaks
In her personal life, Shefali Jariwala’s journey was equally eventful. She was first married to Harmeet Singh of the musical duo Meet Bros in 2004, but the couple separated in 2009. Later in 2015, she tied the knot with actor Parag Tyagi, and the two often made public appearances together.
Parag, visibly devastated, has yet to release an official statement. The couple had often spoken in interviews about their bond and mutual support in both professional and personal aspects.
At just 42, Shefali had so much more to offer, both on and off screen. Her sudden demise is not just a loss to those who loved her but also to the millions who grew up watching her iconic performances.
The postmortem report is awaited, and further updates will clarify the cause of her tragic death. For now, fans and friends are mourning the loss of a star who left too soon. Rest in peace, Shefali Jariwala. You’ll forever be remembered as the girl who defined a generation with just one song.
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