Shefali Jariwala took no heart medication, was undergoing a treatment for 5 to 6 years

Time of India

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Actor and former reality TV personality Shefali Jariwala passed away late on June 27 at the age of 42. Her body was discovered at her residence in Mumbai's Andheri area. According to the police, she was rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital where she was declared brought dead. Although initial reports suggested cardiac arrest as the cause of her death, authorities have stated that the exact reason is still under investigation, pending a post-mortem at Cooper Hospital.
No Heart Medication, Fitness Conscious, Says Doctor
Speaking to ABP News, Shefali's long-time doctor revealed that the actor had not reported any serious medical condition in recent years. She had been undergoing anti-ageing treatment for nearly five to six years, which the doctor stressed had no connection to cardiac issues. He also mentioned that Shefali wasn't on any heart-related medication and was mindful about staying fit and healthy.
Mumbai Police have taken over the investigation into the circumstances surrounding Shefali's unexpected death. Forensic teams are working on the case, and statements from her husband Parag Tyagi and three others have already been recorded. Officers have also begun questioning other family members and domestic staff.
From Overnight Fame to Reality TV Star
Shefali became a national sensation in 2002 when she featured in the music video for the remix song Kaanta Laga. Just 20 years old at the time, the video turned her into a pop culture icon almost overnight. She went on to appear in the 2004 film Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, sharing screen space with Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar. Over time, she remained in the public eye through dance shows and television appearances.
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She also gained popularity in the reality TV space, appearing in Nach Baliye with husband Parag Tyagi, and later as a contestant in Bigg Boss 13. Her entry into Bigg Boss brought renewed attention to her career and personal history, including her past relationship with the late actor Sidharth Shukla.
Quiet Struggles Behind the Glamour
Behind her public image, Shefali dealt with personal health struggles. In a 2021 interview, she revealed that she had been diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 15. The condition, which she linked to stress and anxiety, had been a part of her life even as she navigated fame and media attention.
Before her marriage to Parag Tyagi in 2014, Shefali had been married to musician Harmeet Singh of the Meet Bros duo. That marriage ended in 2009. Outside the entertainment world, she held a degree in Information Technology from Sardar Patel Engineering College in Gujarat.
At the time of her passing, Shefali Jariwala's net worth was estimated to be around $1 million (roughly Rs 7.5 crore). Her earnings came from music videos, film appearances, reality shows, and public events.
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