
Shefali Jariwala dies at 42: Heartbroken husband Parag Tyagi spotted leaving hospital
Actor and model Shefali Jariwala who was best known for her music video Kaanta Laga, passed away in Mumbai at 42. Shefali was found unresponsive at her house. She was declared dead after she was brought dead to the Bellevue Hospital in Mumbai.
Visuals from outside the hospital has emerged on social media.
Shefali Jariwala's husband, actor Parag Tyagi, was seen outside the hospital after her death.
In a video, Parag is seen driving out of the hospital with someone from the hospital premises on late Saturday night. He looked visibly upset as he covered his face with his hand to avoid the cameras.
In another video, Shefali's mother was seen looking emotional while leaving the hospital.
Meanwhile, Mumbai Police and forensic services team have arrived at Shefali's home in Mumbai.
News agency PTI shared on X, formerly Twitter, '| Mumbai: Visuals from outside actress Shefali Jariwala's house in Andheri Lokhandwala. Shefali Jariwala, 42, passed away late Friday. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed by her family members.'

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