Shefali Jariwala, `Kaanta Laga` girl, dies at 42. Her last X post & a podcast interview have gone viral.

In the wake of Shefali Jariwala’s sudden death at the age of 42, two emotional moments have gone viral, a chilling reminder of how fleeting life can be.
The first is her last X post, a heartfelt tribute to Bigg Boss 13 winner and her former boyfriend Sidharth Shukla, who passed away in 2021 under eerily similar circumstances, also from a cardiac arrest. Sharing a warm throwback photo of the two hugging in the Bigg Boss house, Shefali wrote, “Thinking of you today mere dost @sidharth_shukla.”
The second viral moment is a resurfaced video from Paras Chhabra’s podcast, where Shefali was asked if she ever got tired of being called the “Kaanta Laga girl.” Her answer, once light-hearted, now feels almost prophetic, “No chance. I would want to be known like that by my song even when I die.”
Shefali reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest at her Mumbai home. Her husband, actor Parag Tyagi, rushed her to the hospital, but she was declared dead on arrival. The family has yet to release an official statement.
Known for her breakout appearance in the early 2000s with the song Kaanta Laga, Shefali became a household name overnight. Her stint in Bigg Boss 13 reintroduced her to a new generation of viewers.
The sudden loss has left fans and co-stars shocked. Tributes continue to pour in for the actress.
Published: 28 Jun 2025, 07:54 am IST
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