Key Points
- Shefali Jariwala, famed for ‘Kaanta Laga’, passed away in Mumbai late Friday at age 41.
- She was rushed to Bellevue Multispecialty Hospital by her husband, Parag Tyagi, but was declared dead on arrival.
- Preliminary reports suggest sudden cardiac arrest, but police are investigating possible links to anti-ageing treatments.
- She was reportedly fasting and had taken Vitamin C and Glutathione injections on an empty stomach.
- Mumbai Police have registered an accidental death report (ADR); autopsy completed but cause of death is “reserved.”
- Forensic team collected evidence from her Andheri residence; multiple statements recorded as part of ongoing probe.
- Shefali Jariwala rose to fame with ‘Kaanta Laga’, appeared in ‘Mujhse Shaadi Karogi’, and was a popular reality TV personality.
Mumbai: The entertainment world is in shock after the sudden demise of Shefali Jariwala, the beloved actor and model who became a household name with her sensational appearance in the early 2000s music video “Kaanta Laga.” Shefali, 41, was rushed to Bellevue Multispecialty Hospital in Andheri late Friday night after she collapsed at home, but was declared dead on arrival. Her last rites were performed on Saturday, attended by close family and friends.
What Happened? Timeline and Medical Mystery
According to police sources, Shefali had been fasting on Friday for a religious puja at her home. In the afternoon, she reportedly received an anti-ageing injection containing Vitamin C and Glutathione, substances commonly used for skin lightening and detoxification. Later that evening, she also took her regular medication.
Between 10 and 11 PM, Shefali’s blood pressure reportedly plummeted, and she began shivering. Alarmed, her family rushed her to the hospital, where doctors pronounced her dead. Initial reports point to a sudden cardiac arrest, but the exact cause remains unconfirmed.
Police Investigation: Anti-Ageing Drugs Under Scrutiny
Mumbai Police have registered an accidental death report (ADR) and conducted an autopsy at Cooper Hospital. However, the official cause of death has been “reserved” pending further forensic analysis. Investigators are probing whether the combination of fasting, medication, and anti-ageing injections contributed to her sudden collapse.
A mobile forensic unit has collected medicines, supplements, and other items from her residence. Police have also recorded statements from family, friends, and medical professionals involved in her treatment. No foul play is suspected at this stage, but the investigation is ongoing.
“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,”
— Mumbai Police official
The Life and Legacy of Shefali Jariwala
Shefali shot to fame in 2002 with her bold and glamorous performance in the remix video “Kaanta Laga,” earning the nickname “The Kaanta Laga Girl.” Her popularity soared, and she made a cameo in the hit film “Mujhse Shaadi Karogi” alongside Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar.
In later years, Shefali reinvented herself as a reality TV star, participating in “Nach Baliye” with her husband Parag Tyagi and gaining further acclaim on “Bigg Boss 13.” Her candid persona and dignified conduct, even when sharing the screen with ex-boyfriend and late actor Sidharth Shukla, won her widespread respect.
Industry and Fans Pay Tribute
News of Shefali’s untimely death has left Bollywood and her fans heartbroken. Tributes have poured in on social media, remembering her as a trendsetter who redefined the music video era and as a charismatic, resilient personality on reality TV.
