Shefali Jariwala, 'Kaanta Laga' Star, Passes Away at 42 Due to Cardiac Arrest

Jun 28, 2025 Komal Das

Shefali Jariwala, known as the "Kaanta Laga Girl," passed away at the age of 41 in Mumbai after a sudden cardiac arrest late Thursday night

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Her husband Parag Tyagi and three others rushed her to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital, but doctors declared her brought dead on arrival

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Shefali’s body was sent to Cooper Hospital for a postmortem, and the cause of her death is yet to be confirmed. Her family has not released a statement so far

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Shefali became a household name in the 2000s with her hit music video "Kaanta Laga." She also appeared in the film "Mujhse Shaadi Karogi," starring Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar

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She gained further recognition through reality TV shows like Nach Baliye, where she participated with her husband, and Bigg Boss 13, which brought her back into the limelight

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Shefali and Parag Tyagi married in 2015. Fans loved her outspoken personality and her bold presence on social media

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Tributes have poured in from the entertainment world, with Mika Singh and Aly Goni expressing their grief. Fans are mourning the loss of an unforgettable star

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Shefali’s untimely demise has left everyone in shock. Her charm and fearless attitude will be remembered forever

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