Shefali Jariwala Passes Away at 42 Live Updates: Fans heartbroken over sudden loss of the ‘Kaanta Laga' star

Time of India

6 hours ago

Shefali Jariwala, fondly known as the 'Kaanta Laga' girl, had passes away at just 42. Her sudden demise on Friday has deeply saddened fans and the entertainment industry, with many still struggling to come to terms with the loss. As per multiple reports, Shefali was rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital in Mumbai on Friday night by her husband Parag Tyagi and three others. Sadly, she was declared brought dead. A hospital receptionist also revealed she had already passed away before reaching the hospital. Though widely reported to be due to cardiac arrest, the exact cause of her death has not been officially confirmed. Shefali shot to fame with the hit music video 'Kaanta Laga', winning hearts with her bold moves and vibrant style. She later appeared on two seasons of 'Nach Baliye', delighting viewers with her dance skills, and was a popular contestant on 'Bigg Boss 13', where her sweet bond with the late Sidharth Shukla was much loved. Few know she also had a brief role in Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar's 2004 film 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi', and starred in the Kannada film 'Hudugaru'. After marrying Parag Tyagi in 2014, Shefali stayed away from daily limelight but remained active on social media, sharing happy moments and glamorous photoshoots. Just three days before her passing, she posted striking pictures in a silver jumpsuit with the caption, 'Bling it on baby!' — words that now feel heartbreakingly bittersweet to her many fans.
08:57 (IST) Jun 28
Shefali Jariwala's last X post was a touching tribute to Sidharth Shukla
Shefali Jariwala's final post on X (formerly Twitter) was an emotional tribute to her 'Bigg Boss 13' co-contestant and former partner, Sidharth Shukla.
On Sidharth Shukla's death anniversary, Shefali shared a lovely throwback photo from their 'Bigg Boss 13' days. Remembering her former partner with warmth and respect, she wrote, 'Thinking of you today mere dost @sidharth_shukla." This post has now gone viral alongside the sad news of her own passing.
Earlier, in an interview with Bollywood Life, Shefali spoke about their bond and said, 'See, initially we bonded and then we had a bad fight. After he came back from the secret room, our equation got better. Both of us are very logical people. Also, we have similar interests, we would talk about travel, space, bullet trains and what not. Even after we stopped dating, we were always cordial whenever we bumped into each other."
Shefali and Sidharth were in a relationship more than 15 years ago. In 2014, she moved on and found lasting happiness with actor Parag Tyagi, who she married in the same year.
08:55 (IST) Jun 28
Aly Goni and Divyanka Tripathi shocked by Shefali Jariwala's sudden death
Actor Aly Goni shared a short but heartfelt message on his Instagram story, simply writing, 'RIP Shefali." Other stars like Rajiv Adatia and Kamya Panjabi also shared how shocked and sad they were over the loss.
Television star Divyanka Tripathi reacted to a social media post about the heartbreaking news and said, 'It's unbelievable. We are shocked and sad for the family."
08:54 (IST) Jun 28
Singer Mika Singh expressed his sadness: 'Still can't believe it'
Bollywood singer Mika Singh shared his sadness on social media, writing, 'I'm deeply shocked, saddened, and feeling a heavy heart… Our beloved star and my dearest friend @shefalijariwala has left us. Still can't believe it. You will always be remembered for your grace, smile, and spirit. Om Shanti."
08:52 (IST) Jun 28
Shefali's last post sparks heartfelt tributes from fans
Shefali's last post on Instagram, just three days before her sudden demise, showed her in a dazzling silver embellished jumpsuit that perfectly highlighted her curves. The outfit had a deep neckline, sheer full-length sleeves, and flared bottoms with vertical shimmer details. Posing confidently under bright studio lights, she looked radiant and fierce. She captioned the post, 'Bling it on baby,' words that now feel painfully bittersweet to her fans.
Her final post quickly went viral, with hundreds of shocked followers leaving comments. Many expressed disbelief and sorrow, writing messages such as: 'Do anyone know the reason? I guess it's a prank and wishing it is ! She was sooo good!' Another shared, 'Omg can't believe, Rest in peace, say hi to god ask him to come down, it's not fair what's going on in here.' Someone else wrote, 'Im not able to digest this news ???? i adore you very much….' while others simply said, 'Can't believe ????' and 'She was slaying just three days ago ???? life is becoming too unpredictable these days fr!'
08:50 (IST) Jun 28
Shefali Jariwala declared brought dead at Mumbai hospital, cause not confirmed
As per several reports, Shefali was rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital in Mumbai on Friday night by her husband Parag Tyagi and three others. Sadly, hospital staff confirmed she was declared brought dead.
It is widely reported that she passed away due to a cardiac arrest, but the exact reason for her death has not yet been officially shared. A hospital receptionist also said that Shefali had already passed away before she reached the hospital. Her sudden passing has only added to the pain felt by all who loved and admired her.
The internet went into complete shock last night after hearing the sad news that Shefali Jariwala, fondly known as the 'Kaanta Laga' girl, has passed away at just 42. Her sudden demise on Friday has left fans and the entertainment industry stunned, with many still trying to come to terms with this heartbreaking loss.
Declared brought dead at the hospital
As per multiple reports, Shefali was rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital in Mumbai on Friday night by her husband Parag Tyagi and three others. But despite their best efforts, hospital authorities confirmed she was declared brought dead. A hospital receptionist also shared that Shefali had already passed away before reaching the hospital.
Though it is widely reported that she died due to cardiac arrest, the exact cause of her death has not yet been officially revealed. This has only added to the shock and sorrow felt by her fans and friends.
The 'Kaanta Laga' girl who stole hearts
Shefali became a household name when she appeared in the viral music video 'Kaanta Laga'. Her bold moves, striking expressions and modern style made her an instant favourite. People loved her energy, and the song is still remembered mainly because of her.
She also showed her fun side on popular TV shows. Shefali appeared on two seasons of 'Nach Baliye', impressing everyone with her dance skills. Fans also adored her on 'Bigg Boss 13', where she was one of the most talked-about contestants. That season is still remembered for the late Sidharth Shukla, who was a close friend of Shefali. Their sweet bond on the show will truly be missed.
Many might not know that Shefali even had a small role in Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar's 2004 film 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi'. She also featured in the Kannada movie 'Hudugaru', directed by K. Madesh, which starred Puneeth Rajkumar, Srinagar Kitty, Yogesh and Radhika Pandit.
A favourite on reality shows and social media
Shefali was always a lively face on TV. Apart from 'Nach Baliye' and 'Bigg Boss 13', she also appeared on dance show 'Boogie Woogie', bringing her spark wherever she went.
Even though she stepped away from the spotlight after marrying actor Parag Tyagi in 2014, Shefali never really disappeared. She stayed very active on social media, sharing happy moments from her life, travels, and glamorous photoshoots. Her Instagram was full of bright smiles, stylish outfits and joyful updates that made fans feel close to her.
Just three days before her sudden demise, Shefali shared a stunning photoshoot on Instagram. In the pictures, she looked young, confident and as radiant as ever. She wore a dazzling grey jumpsuit that featured a daring deep neckline, sheer long sleeves and flared bottoms with vertical shimmer. Under bright studio lights, she posed like a true diva, showing off her fit frame and fierce attitude.
She captioned the post, 'Bling it on baby!' Words that now seem painfully bittersweet to her countless fans. The post has gone viral since the news broke, with people flooding the comments to say goodbye and express how heartbroken they are.