Actor Shefali Jariwala Passes Away at 42
MUMBAI, India—June 28, 2025: The actress and model Shefali Jariwala, popularly known as the “Kaanta Laga Girl,” is reported dead at 42. She allegedly suffered cardiac arrest on June 27, and her husband, actor Parag Tyagi, and three others rushed her to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital in Mumbai, where doctors declared her dead upon arrival.
Sudden Death Rocks the Industry
Shefali’s sudden and untimely demise has shocked the Indian entertainment industry, along with her sprawling fan base. Many celebrities and colleagues sent in tributes mourning what they could not even believe to be true. Several of them focused on the vivacious personality that surrounded her and the iconic impressions she made, particularly with her debut music video.
The “Kaanta Laga” Effect
The remix music video “Kaanta Laga” catapulted Shefali Jariwala to national fame in 2002. To date, she has remained emphatically proud of her identity as the “Kaanta Laga girl,” having declared just months before her death, “I want to be known as the Kaanta Laga girl till the day I die.” The song heralded the beginning of India’s remix boom, firmly etching her into public consciousness.
Reality TV Stardom
Apart from music videos, Jariwala grew into a household name on television, especially when she started starring in various reality shows. She appeared alongside her husband, Parag Tyagi, in “Nach Baliye 5” and “Nach Baliye 7.” Her reality television stint intensified in 2019 when she participated in “Bigg Boss 13” and eventually won over many fans due to her confidence and fierceness.
Investigations Underway
Initial reports have stated that she died from cardiac arrest, and the investigation into the cause of death is underway, according to Mumbai Police. Shefali’s body has been sent to Cooper Hospital for a postmortem. The police and forensic teams were reportedly at her Andheri residence to investigate the circumstances surrounding her sudden death.
Personal Life and Struggles
Shefali Jariwala was formerly married to musician Harmeet Singh from Meet Bros, a marriage that lasted until divorce in 2009. She found love once more in 2015, marrying actor Parag Tyagi. In an interview a while back, she spoke about her battle with epilepsy since she was 15, explaining how stress and anxiety could trigger seizures. She had also long wished to adopt a desire she had spoken of publicly.
