28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
'Pray for my Pari': Shefali Jariwala's husband breaks down during last rites
Indian actress Shefali Jariwala passed away on June 27, leaving a void in the hearts of her fans and loved ones. Her husband, actor Parag Tyagi, was inconsolable as he performed the last rites of his beloved wife.
Shefali was cremated at the Oshiwara Crematorium in Mumbai on Saturday evening. Videos from the crematorium show Parag breaking down, and then gathering strength as Shefali's body was being carried in.
Tyagi addressed the media after performing her last rites and asked them to pray for his deceased wife. He requested the media to be sensitive and urged everyone to pray for Shefali's soul, "Meri pari ke liye pray kijiyega aap sab log vo jahan bhi rahe khush rahe aur shanti see rahe.. (Please pray for my angel so that she is in peace, wherever she is," he said emotionally with folded hands.
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Family, close friends, and fellow television stars gathered to pay their last respects. Aarti Singh, Mahira Sharma, and Rashami Desai were seen at her home earlier in the day, where her body was kept before being taken for the final rites.
Singer Sunidhi Chauhan, who also visited Jariwala's residence, was seen emotional. Paras Chhabra, Hindustani Bhau, Shehnaaz Gill, and Vikas Gupta were also spotted.
According to reports, Shefali's husband, Parag Tyagi, rushed her to Bellevue Multispecialty Hospital during the wee hours, but doctors declared her dead on arrival. Initial reports suggested that the actress died of cardiac arrest; however, the exact cause of her death is still unclear.
Jariwala was best known for her 2002 appearance in the music video 'Kaanta Laga,' which became an instant sensation and is still remembered as a defining moment in Indian pop culture.
She later expanded her career into Bollywood with notable roles in the 2004 hit film 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi', where she starred alongside Salman Khan and Akshay also gained significant television recognition, participating in shows such as Bigg Boss 13 in 2019 and Nach Baliye seasons 5 and 7, where she participated alongside her husband, actor Parag Tyagi.
