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Gulf Today
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
'Kaanta Laga' star Shefali Jariwala dies at 42
Shefali Jariwala, widely known for her breakout performance in the iconic 2002 music video 'Kaanta Laga', passed away in Mumbai late on Friday night. She was 42. Jariwala was reportedly rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital by her husband after she was found unresponsive. Despite all efforts, doctors declared her dead on arrival. The cause of death has not yet been made public by the family. However, some reports suggest that Jariwala died due to cardiac arrest. Her body has been sent to Cooper Hospital for postmortem examination. Meanwhile, Mumbai Police have launched a Preliminary Investigation and are currently questioning the household cook and domestic help to ascertain the sequence of events leading to her death. A forensic team was also deployed to Jariwala's residence, where they conducted an extensive search of the premises. While no official statement has been issued about the cause or nature of her death, the presence of police and forensic officials suggests that the authorities are treating the case as suspicious. Shefali Jariwala became a household name after appearing in the remixed music video 'Kaanta Laga', which dominated the Indian pop scene in the early 2000s. Her popularity earned her a role in Salman Khan's film 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi', and she went on to star in the 2019 web series 'Baby Come Naa'. Jariwala also made her mark in television, participating in dance reality shows such as 'Boogie Woogie' and 'Nach Baliye', further endearing herself to audiences across India. She also participated in 'Bigg Boss 13' with her friend and ex-boyfriend, Sidharth Shukla, who tragically passed away under similar circumstances in his 40s. They both dated each other over 15 years ago. Jariwala's last X post was also dedicated to Shukla, in which she wrote, "Thinking of you today mere dost Sidharth Shukla." Indo-Asian News Service
NDTV
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Shefali Jariwala Death: Autopsy Conducted, Police Ruled Out Foul Play
Mumbai: An autopsy has been performed on 42-year-old actor Shefali Jariwala's body, and the opinion about her cause of death has been 'reserved', a police official said on Saturday. As the cause of death is not yet clear, the Mumbai police have registered an accidental death report (ADR), he said. The police received the information about her death at 1 am (Saturday), the official said. The body was sent to the civic-run Cooper hospital for post-mortem, he said. 'The autopsy has been done, but the opinion on the cause of death has been reserved. Based on preliminary information, it appears to be a natural death, and there was no foul play,' the official said. Jariwala was rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital in suburban Mumbai by her husband, actor Parag Tyagi, on Friday night. 'She was brought to the hospital around 11:15 pm (Friday). The on-duty doctor declared her dead on arrival,' a hospital source said. After being informed about her death, a mobile forensic unit and a police team reached the actor's apartment in the Golden Rays-Y building, an official said. Jariwala was best known for her iconic single Kaanta Laga. She gained popularity through her participation in reality shows like 'Nach Baliye', a dance-based show series, with her husband, and later, Salman Khan-hosted 'Bigg Boss 13'. The actor rose to prominence in 2002 with the massive popularity of "Kaanta Laga", a remix of an old Lata Mangeshkar song from the 1972 movie "Samadhi".
Indian Express
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Being away in Europe…': As Harmeet Singh mourns ex-wife Shefali Jariwala's death, a look back at her words on their divorce; why heartbreak makes love feel risky
Going through a divorce is never easy, and for some, it can feel like the end of something much bigger. Actor and model Shefali Jariwala, who passed away on June 27 — her husband Parag Tyagi found her lifeless in their Mumbai home — was earlier married to Harmeet Singh of Meet Bros. Singh, who is currently in Europe, condoled her death in an emotional Instagram post. 'One of the most shocking moments of my life. I'm absolutely shattered and in disbelief after hearing about Shefali's sudden and untimely demise. We shared a few beautiful years together a long time ago — memories I'll always hold close to my heart. My deepest condolences to her parents — Satish ji and Sunita ji, her husband Parag, and her sister Shivani. Being away in Europe right now, it's painful for me not to be there for the last rites. Gone far too soon. I pray to the Almighty for her soul to rest in peace and strength to the family during this unimaginable time. Jai Shree Krishna,' he wrote. Their past, though long behind them, had once been a source of deep emotional upheaval for Jariwala. In an old interview, she had opened up about how her first marriage and the subsequent separation affected her emotionally. Speaking to Bollywood Bubble, she said, 'When that happens to you, you think it's the end of the world, it is difficult, you think 'what has happened?' I was so young when I got married and I got divorced. It was very difficult for me but I had a very strong support system — my parents, my friends and everybody — so I could deal with it.' Jariwala also touched upon the emotional spiral that many go through post-divorce. 'And then, there are times when you stop believing in love. You go through that phase where you are like, 'I don't think I'll ever fall in love again' or 'I don't think I'll ever get into a relationship again, shaadi toh bohot door ki baat hai (marriage is a long shot)'.' Recalling that she was heavily judged and trolled after their divorce became public knowledge, she said that with time, she healed, and eventually married Tyagi, but the journey wasn't without its challenges. 'People would say, 'Isi ne kuch kiya hoga, isi mein kuch hoga, yeh toh Kaanta Laga ladki hai, yeh bohot bold hai (She must be the one at fault, she is the Kaanta Laga girl, she is so bold).' Come on! That is a character we play on screen,' Jariwala had said. Counselling psychologist Athul Raj tells 'It's one of the most common things people say after a breakup or divorce, and it's not because they've given up on love — it's because something in them no longer feels safe.' This is a nervous system response, he said, not a failure of hope. 'When you've loved with your whole self and it ends, especially in betrayal or silence, your body registers it as danger.' 'Therapeutically, I see this often,' says Raj, adding that clients don't just grieve the relationship, they grieve the version of themselves that was open, trusting, hopeful. And what replaces it, at least for a while, is fatigue. 'In India, this pain is often made heavier by social noise. People rush you to move on, or expect you to stay broken. Either way, there's little space to just feel lost,' notes the psychologist. Raj says, 'Love after loss doesn't mean you failed. It means you survived. It means your heart still wants connection, even after knowing what it costs. That's not weakness, that's resilience. Fear doesn't need to go away. It needs a seat at the table — not the head of it. Don't wait to feel fearless. Wait to feel honest.' If someone judges you for trying again, he says, that's about their discomfort, not your truth. The people who matter won't ask you to shrink. 'Take your time. Just begin by choosing differently — slower, wiser, more attuned to how your body responds to closeness. Safety is quiet. And it's okay to ask for it,' says Raj.
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shefali Jariwala death: Did anti-ageing drug, empty stomach trigger fatal BP drop? Here's what police suspect
Shefali Jariwala, best known for her appearance in the popular music video Kaanta Laga, passed away at the age of 42 on Friday night at her residence in Mumbai's Oshiwara. She was taken to Bellevue Multispecialty Hospital in Andheri by her husband Parag Tyagi and three others, where doctors declared her brought dead. The cause of her death is yet to be officially confirmed. However, police suspect it may have been a cardiac arrest. Eyewitnesses said Tyagi reached home around 10:30 pm. Shortly after, Shefali began feeling unwell and was rushed to the hospital. The police were informed around 1 am, and her body was sent to Cooper Hospital for a post-mortem. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If you have a mouse, play this game for 1 minute Navy Quest Undo A team from the Mumbai Police, along with forensic science experts, visited the couple's residence and collected samples, including the medicines and an injection reportedly taken by Jariwala earlier in the day. 'She took her regular pills and an anti-ageing injection' According to police sources quoted by The Indian Express, 'Shefali took her regular pills that evening. She had also taken an anti-ageing injection in the afternoon, something she had been using for the past few years under medical supervision. Her blood pressure dropped later at night, and she started shivering.' Live Events They also said she had been fasting the entire day for a puja at home. 'Taking medication on an empty stomach may have worsened her condition,' added the source. No foul play suspected Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 9), Dixit Gedam, was quoted as saying: 'Prima facie, there is no foul play, and the doctors have reserved their opinion on the cause of death.' An accidental death report has been registered. Police have questioned at least eight people, including her husband, domestic staff, and the building's security guard, as part of their investigation. Final farewell Jariwala was fondly known as the 'Kaanta Laga Girl' and had also appeared in Bigg Boss 13. Her final rites were conducted at the Oshiwara crematorium on Saturday in the presence of close family and friends. Inputs from agencies
Hindustan Times
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Shefali Jariwala's autopsy conducted; opinion about cause of death ‘reserved': Police
MUMBAI: A day after actress and television personality Shefali Jariwala was found dead at her Andheri West home, police said her post-mortem has been completed, but the cause of death remains inconclusive. Doctors at Cooper Hospital, who conducted the autopsy, have reserved their opinion pending forensic analysis, prompting the police to register an Accidental Death Report (ADR). **EDS: SCREENGRAB VIA PTI VIDEOS** Mumbai: Family members carry mortal remains of late Bollywood actor Shefali Jariwala at her residence at Andheri as they leave for her last rites, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Saturday, June 28, 2025. Jariwala, best known for her iconic single "Kaanta Laga", has passed away, a hospital source said. She was 42. (PTI Photo) (PTI06_28_2025_000186B) (PTI) The 42-year-old actress — best known for the early 2000s hit remix 'Kaanta Laga' and appearances on reality shows like Bigg Boss 13 and Nach Baliye 5 and 7 — was reportedly unwell at home on Friday night. Her husband, television actor Parag Tyagi, rushed her to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital in Andheri around 11:15 pm, where doctors declared her dead upon arrival. Her body was later shifted to R N Cooper Hospital, Juhu, for post-mortem. According to police sources, Jariwala was suffering from a neurological disorder and had been taking medication. Preliminary findings suggest she may have suffered a cardiac arrest, but investigators are waiting for toxicology and histopathology reports. Blood and viscera samples have been preserved and sent to the Kalina Forensic Science Laboratory for detailed analysis. Officers from Amboli police station visited the couple's residence at Golden Rays-Y building in Lokhandwala and carried out a forensic inspection. The police also questioned family members, domestic staff and neighbours. A senior officer confirmed that no foul play is suspected at this stage, though the investigation remains open until the final reports are in. 'Her father Satish was present at home when she started feeling uneasy after taking some medication. We have found several medicines at the residence and are checking them,' said an officer. Another official added, 'Preliminary information suggests a natural death. However, we are not ruling out anything until forensic reports are reviewed.' State home minister Yogesh Kadam told reporters that police would act if any complaint arises. 'As of now, we have registered an ADR,' he said. Jariwala's sudden passing sent shockwaves across the entertainment fraternity. On Saturday evening, her last rites were performed at Oshiwara Hindu crematorium, attended by family, friends, and colleagues. Her husband Parag Tyagi, father Satish Jariwala, and sister Shivani Jariwala performed the final rituals. Among those present were singers Mika Singh and Sunidhi Chauhan, actors Shehnaz Gill, Aarti Singh, Bakhtyar Irani, Mahira Sharma, Rashami Desai, Vikas Gupta, and filmmaker Ashok Pandit, along with director duo Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru. Outside her home, neighbours recounted the couple's regular walks with their pet dog. 'Parag sir came on his bike around 9 pm, and they rushed her to the hospital later,' said Shatrughan, a security guard at the building. 'He looked disturbed and was seen carrying a framed photo of her later in the night.' Jariwala rose to fame in 2002 with the chartbuster Kaanta Laga, a remix of Lata Mangeshkar's 1972 song from Samadhi. She later transitioned into television, gaining popularity through dance and reality shows. Her death, though sudden, has left behind an outpouring of grief from fans and colleagues alike.
