Shefali Jariwala, known to many as the Kaanta Laga girl, is no more. She died on 27 June 2025 after a sudden cardiac arrest. She was only 42. Her husband, Parag Tyagi, tried to save her. He and three others rushed her to Bellevue Multispecialty Hospital in Mumbai. Doctors declared her dead on arrival.
Parag was seen outside the hospital, silent and broken. A video shows him in his car, hand over his face, hiding tears as cameras clicked.
Journalist Vickey Lalwani first confirmed her death online. He wrote, “Shefali Jariwala, the Kaanta Laga girl, is no more. The reason of her death is not known yet to this journalist, but I can confirm that she was brought dead to Bellevue Multispeciality hospital… Shefali was rushed to the hospital by her husband and three others.”
Also Read: Shefali Jariwala had once revealed why she did not work much after 'Kanta laga'
Love after pain
Shefali’s life was more than the fame that made her a household name. Before Parag, she was married to Harmeet Singh of Meet Brothers fame. They tied the knot in 2004. The marriage ended in 2009.
She once told Times Now, “It is very important to understand that you are not being appreciated. Not every kind of violence is physical. There is a lot of mental violence that also happens, and you are very unhappy in your life…”
It was a dark chapter. But it taught her to choose herself. She credited her upbringing for giving her strength. She once said how crucial financial independence was to her freedom.
Also Read: Kaanta Laga star Shefali Jariwala’s shocking death: What we know so far
Meeting Parag: A second beginning
After the heartbreak, love found her again. She met Parag at a friend’s dinner party. Talking to Times Now, she recalled, “I was single at that time. It was an arranged sort of a date. We really liked each other a lot and hit it off instantly. Parag and I are very similar and different in many ways. I think we kind of balance each other out.”
Slow talks turned into warm chats. Warm chats turned into care. He didn’t rush. She opened up. He stayed.
Also Read: Shefali Jariwala passes away at 42: How the 'Kaanta Laga' girl rose to fame almost overnight
More than glamour: The real Shefali
Parag saw the real her — not the on-screen bold image. In an interview with Masala, Parag said, “Shefali is a sweetheart. When her music video was out, people had another image of her, but she was completely the opposite of her screen image. She is a girl any guy would love to have as a wife. She is very caring, and it shows. To judge a person, you need to look into what is happening in his or her home. She loves her parents and looks after them like a son would. She also looks after my parents.”
This bond only grew stronger.
They married on 12 August 2014. Their wedding had been delayed due to Parag’s father’s health. She brought his parents to Mumbai. She cared for them as her own. Festivals, family, fitness — they did it all together.
Fans loved them for it. Many saw them as a couple who fought storms side by side.
Also Read: Bigg Boss curse? Here are six other contestants from the reality show who died too soon, like Shefali Jariwala
Shefali Jariwala: A life well-remembered
Shefali burst onto TV screens at 20. Kaanta Laga made her a star overnight. She danced in more music videos with Meet Brothers. She acted in Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and reality shows like Nach Baliye 5 and Nach Baliye 7. In 2018, she starred in Baby Come Naa opposite Shreyas Talpade. In 2019, she entered Bigg Boss 13 and showed India her real, unfiltered self.
A few days before she died, she posted a photo in a sparkling outfit on Instagram. Her caption read: “Bling it on baby!” Fans now see that post as haunting, yet it glows with her spirit.
Singer Mika Singh wrote on social media, “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. You will always be remembered for your grace, smile, and spirit. Om Shanti.”
Mumbai Police visited her home soon after her passing. For now, her body rests at Cooper Hospital for post-mortem. Her fans, friends and family are left with memories — a fearless star who chose to love again and was loved back till her last breath.
Parag Tyagi remains — the man who saw Shefali, truly. The man who stayed.
Parag was seen outside the hospital, silent and broken. A video shows him in his car, hand over his face, hiding tears as cameras clicked.
Journalist Vickey Lalwani first confirmed her death online. He wrote, “Shefali Jariwala, the Kaanta Laga girl, is no more. The reason of her death is not known yet to this journalist, but I can confirm that she was brought dead to Bellevue Multispeciality hospital… Shefali was rushed to the hospital by her husband and three others.”
Also Read: Shefali Jariwala had once revealed why she did not work much after 'Kanta laga'
Love after pain
Shefali’s life was more than the fame that made her a household name. Before Parag, she was married to Harmeet Singh of Meet Brothers fame. They tied the knot in 2004. The marriage ended in 2009.
She once told Times Now, “It is very important to understand that you are not being appreciated. Not every kind of violence is physical. There is a lot of mental violence that also happens, and you are very unhappy in your life…”
It was a dark chapter. But it taught her to choose herself. She credited her upbringing for giving her strength. She once said how crucial financial independence was to her freedom.
Also Read: Kaanta Laga star Shefali Jariwala’s shocking death: What we know so far
Meeting Parag: A second beginning
After the heartbreak, love found her again. She met Parag at a friend’s dinner party. Talking to Times Now, she recalled, “I was single at that time. It was an arranged sort of a date. We really liked each other a lot and hit it off instantly. Parag and I are very similar and different in many ways. I think we kind of balance each other out.”
Slow talks turned into warm chats. Warm chats turned into care. He didn’t rush. She opened up. He stayed.
Also Read: Shefali Jariwala passes away at 42: How the 'Kaanta Laga' girl rose to fame almost overnight
More than glamour: The real Shefali
Parag saw the real her — not the on-screen bold image. In an interview with Masala, Parag said, “Shefali is a sweetheart. When her music video was out, people had another image of her, but she was completely the opposite of her screen image. She is a girl any guy would love to have as a wife. She is very caring, and it shows. To judge a person, you need to look into what is happening in his or her home. She loves her parents and looks after them like a son would. She also looks after my parents.”
This bond only grew stronger.
They married on 12 August 2014. Their wedding had been delayed due to Parag’s father’s health. She brought his parents to Mumbai. She cared for them as her own. Festivals, family, fitness — they did it all together.
Fans loved them for it. Many saw them as a couple who fought storms side by side.
Also Read: Bigg Boss curse? Here are six other contestants from the reality show who died too soon, like Shefali Jariwala
Shefali Jariwala: A life well-remembered
Shefali burst onto TV screens at 20. Kaanta Laga made her a star overnight. She danced in more music videos with Meet Brothers. She acted in Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and reality shows like Nach Baliye 5 and Nach Baliye 7. In 2018, she starred in Baby Come Naa opposite Shreyas Talpade. In 2019, she entered Bigg Boss 13 and showed India her real, unfiltered self.
A few days before she died, she posted a photo in a sparkling outfit on Instagram. Her caption read: “Bling it on baby!” Fans now see that post as haunting, yet it glows with her spirit.
Singer Mika Singh wrote on social media, “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. You will always be remembered for your grace, smile, and spirit. Om Shanti.”
Mumbai Police visited her home soon after her passing. For now, her body rests at Cooper Hospital for post-mortem. Her fans, friends and family are left with memories — a fearless star who chose to love again and was loved back till her last breath.
Parag Tyagi remains — the man who saw Shefali, truly. The man who stayed.
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