Shefali Jariwala, Actress and Model, Dies at 42, Police Launch Investigation into Her Death
Shefali Jariwala died on June 27 at age 42
Mumbai police said the actress and model was transported from her home to a hospital, where she was declared dead
An autopsy is being conducted to determine her cause of deathShefali Jariwala, an actress and model, has died at the age of 42 — and Mumbai police in India have launched an investigation into her death.
Mumbai police in India confirmed Jariwala's June 27 death to local outlets The Hindustan Times, NDTV and Asian News International (ANI).
Jariwala was transported from her home in Andheri to a hospital, where she was declared dead by the doctors, Mumbai police told ANI, which reported that police received information about her death at around 1 a.m. local time.
Police told ANI that an autopsy was being conducted at Cooper Hospital, as Jariwala's 'cause of death is not yet clear.' However, several outlets have reported that a cardiac arrest may be the cause, per The Hindustan Times.
PEOPLE reached out to Mumbai police for comment and additional details on Saturday, June 28, but did not receive an immediate response.
The actress' husband, actor Parag Tyagi, whom she wed in 2015, rushed her to the hospital, per The Indian Express. Her family members were by her side at the hospital throughout the night, per ANI. Jariwala's family has not yet released a statement.
Jariwala was best known for her performance in the popular music video of the song 'Kaanta Laga' and also notably participated in the reality show Bigg Boss.
Several of Jariwala's friends paid tribute to the actress on social media, including Mika Singh, who shared videos of the star on his Instagram Stories and wrote, 'I wish we had done more. Spent more time [together]. Made more memories.'
Singh also shared that Jariwala was the 'most good-looking and beautiful soul' and was 'gone too soon.' He added that he felt 'deeply saddened by this loss.'
Actor Aly Goni also shared a post on X, writing, 'Shocked and saddened to hear about Shefali Jariwala's sudden demise. Life is so unpredictable. Rest in peace.'
'Absolutely stunned to hear my friend Shefali Jariwala is no more,' said her fellow Bigg Boss costar Tehseen Poonawalla. 'I last met her at a party. Life is so short. She was in #BiggBoss13 with me. Incredible how #SidharthShukla and now she, from my season, are no more. Sending love and healing to her loved ones!'
Actress Divyanka Tripathi added on X, 'Still can't process the news about Shefali. Gone too soon. Deeply sad for her husband and the family.'
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