Shock in Bollywood as Shefali Jariwala passes away at 42
MUMBAI, India, June 28: The sudden demise of actress and model Shefali Jariwala at the age of 42 has left the Indian entertainment industry and her fans in shock. Widely known for her breakthrough performance in the early 2000s music video Kaanta Laga, Jariwala passed away late Friday night, with early reports suggesting cardiac arrest as the cause. However, recent developments indicate that authorities are now treating her death as potentially suspicious.
According to IANS, the Mumbai Police have begun a preliminary investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. Although no official cause has been confirmed, law enforcement has intensified its inquiry and is questioning individuals present at her Andheri residence, including domestic staff and her personal cook, in an effort to reconstruct the final hours before her passing.
Adding to the seriousness of the probe, a forensic team conducted a thorough inspection of Jariwala's home. Their involvement suggests that investigators are treating this incident with more gravity than a routine medical emergency.
Shefali was reportedly rushed to a hospital by her husband, actor Parag Tyagi, where she was declared dead on arrival. Her body was then taken to Cooper Hospital at approximately 12:30 a.m. for postmortem. The Assistant Medical Officer at Cooper Hospital confirmed that the body was received from another facility and stated that the definitive cause of death would only be known after the autopsy results.
Mumbai Police, who arrived at her residence shortly after 1 a.m., confirmed their active involvement in the case. 'Her body was found at her residence in Andheri area. Mumbai Police received information about this at 1 am. Her body has been sent to Cooper Hospital for postmortem. The cause of death is not yet clear,' a spokesperson said.
Jariwala rose to national fame in 2002 with her appearance in the chart-topping music video Kaanta Laga, earning the nickname "Kaanta Laga Girl." Her popularity led to further opportunities in film and television, including a role in Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and participation in reality shows like Bigg Boss 13 and Nach Baliye. She was also seen in the web series Baby Come Naa and continued to remain a familiar face on Indian television.
Her untimely passing has left a void in both the industry and among the many fans who admired her talent and vibrant personality. As authorities await the postmortem report, the entertainment world remains gripped by grief and uncertainty surrounding the circumstances of her death.
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