June 28, 2025: Mumbai woke up to heartbreaking news this Friday, actor and model Shefali Jariwala has passed away at the age of 42. Known to an entire generation as the “Kaanta Laga girl,” her sudden death has left fans and the entertainment industry in disbelief.
According to reports, Shefali was found unresponsive at her home in Andheri, Mumbai. She was rushed to Bellevue Multispecialty Hospital by her husband, actor Parag Tyagi, and three others. Despite efforts, doctors declared her dead on arrival. The exact cause of her death is still not confirmed.
Mumbai Police received a call about the incident around 1 AM and have since sent her body for a postmortem at Cooper Hospital. An investigation is currently underway, with officials awaiting medical reports to determine what happened.
Shefali became a household name in the early 2000s with her appearance in the chart-topping music video Kaanta Laga. The catchy remix and her bold screen presence gave her instant fame and a title that stuck—Kaanta Laga girl. She later appeared in the Salman Khan film Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and was a contestant on Bigg Boss 13, where her presence sparked headlines due to her past relationship with the late actor Sidharth Shukla.
Kaanta Laga fame Shefali Jariwala’s Death Leaves Bollywood in Shock
Shefali was previously married to Harmeet Singh of Meet Brothers in 2004, but they separated in 2009. She later found love again and married Parag Tyagi in 2015.
Following the news of her passing, social media platforms flooded with tributes. Singer Mika Singh wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “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.”
Actors and personalities like Rajiv Adatia, Kamya Panjabi, and Aly Goni also expressed their sorrow and shared heartfelt messages, reflecting on her warmth, charm, and unforgettable smile.
For fans who grew up watching her, this is more than just another celebrity death. It’s a reminder of the fast-changing world of fame, and how stars we once danced along with on screen can be gone in a moment.