Shefali Jariwala kaanta laga girl
🎬 Who was Shefali Jariwala?
Born: 15 December 1982, Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra
Education: Degree in Computer Applications from Sardar Patel College of Engineering
Career Highlights:
Burst to fame in 2002 with the electrifying remix music video “Kaanta Laga”, earning her the title “Kaanta Laga Girl”
Appeared in TV reality shows:
Boogie Woogie (contestant, 2008)
Nach Baliye Seasons 5 & 7 with husband Parag Tyagi
Bigg Boss 13 (2019–20), where she was known for her candid personality
Acted in films like Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) and the Kannada film Hudugaru (2011), and featured in ALTBalaji web series Baby Come Naa (2018)
Battled health hardships including epilepsy and depression from age 15, which she later spoke about publicly
đź’” Sudden Death at 42
Date of demise: Night of 27 June 2025, at 42 years old
Reported cause: Suffered a cardiac arrest at home, rushed to Bellevue Multispecialty Hospital, Andheri, by her husband Parag Tyagi and friends, but was declared dead on arrival
Her body was subsequently moved to Cooper Hospital for post-mortem; Mumbai Police and forensic team also visited her residence
⚡ Immediate Aftermath & Tributes
Family reaction: Her husband was seen leaving the hospital visibly shaken; her mother was reportedly “inconsolable” upon arrival
Social media condolences:
Aly Goni: “Shocked and saddened … Life is so unpredictable. Rest in peace”
Mika Singh: “You will always be remembered for your grace, smile, and spirit. Om Shanti.”
Others like Tehseen Poonawalla, Kamya Punjabi, and Paras Chhabra also expressed grief and shared memories on X/Instagram
Health context: She had epilepsy and depression in her teenage years, which she managed later in life; the sudden cardiac arrest came as a shock, despite her sharing upbeat posts just days earlier
🕯️ Legacy & Impact
Shefali remains a cultural icon — her bold style, spirited persona, and music video performances left an indelible mark on early 2000s Indian pop culture
Her journey through personal struggles, her candidness about mental health, and her candor in sharing her story resonated with many
