Actress and model Shefali Jariwala, who appeared in Bigg Boss 13 in 2019, passed away in Mumbai at the age of 42. Widely popular as the iconic “Kaanta Laga Girl,” Shefali reportedly died after suffering a cardiac arrest late at night on June 27. She was rushed to the Bellevue Multispeciality hospital by her husband, Parag Tyagi, and three others.
Initial reports suggest that Shefali was pronounced dead shortly after, despite immediate medical treatment. As of now, there is no formal statement issued by her family or relatives. The news of her death was confirmed by the reception staff of the hospital, “Shefali had expired before she was brought in. Her husband and a few others accompanied the body.” Her sudden demise has sent shockwaves across Bollywood and has left everyone heartbroken.
Shefali Jariwala rose to fame in the early 2000s with her power-packed performance in the iconic remix video song ‘Kaanta Laga’. In those times, she became a household name and is even today lovingly known and remembered as the “Kaanta Laga Girl.” After emerging as an overnight sensation, she gained more popularity after featuring in Salman Khan’s Mujhse Shaadi Karogi. Additionally, she has appeared on several TV and reality shows like Nach Baliye (Seasons 5 & 7) and was lauded for openly discussing mental health and personal struggles.
