Actress and reality show star Shefali Jariwala, best remembered as the “Kaanta Laga Girl,” tragically passed away late Friday night at the age of 42. Her sudden death has left fans heartbroken and the entertainment industry in shock.
Parag Tyagi Seen in Public After Her Death
Hours after the news broke, Shefali’s husband, actor Parag Tyagi, was spotted in public for the first time. He was seen in Mumbai on Saturday walking with their pet dog Simba, looking visibly shattered. In a now-viral video, Parag appears to be holding Shefali’s photograph, while police vans were seen stationed near their residence. He avoided media interaction, keeping a low profile.
Timeline of the Tragic Night
According to initial reports, Shefali suffered a sudden cardiac arrest between June 27 and 28. She was rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital by Parag and close aides around 10:30 PM on Friday. Sadly, she was declared brought dead on arrival. Mumbai Police later clarified that Shefali was found unresponsive at her Mumbai residence. The exact cause of death remains unconfirmed, and no official statement has been released by the family yet.
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Eyewitness Account From Society Watchman
Shatrughan, the security guard at Shefali’s residential society, told NDTV he saw Parag arrive on a motorcycle around 9 PM. “It felt like a normal day,” he recalled. “By 10:30, they had taken Shefali ji to the hospital. Police and forensic teams arrived soon after and stayed through the night.”
A Life Remembered
Shefali rose to fame in the early 2000s with the hit remix video Kaanta Laga. She later appeared in Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and reality shows like Nach Baliye and Bigg Boss 13, where her journey and past with late actor Sidharth Shukla made headlines.
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Her loss has created a deep void in the hearts of many.