
Bigg Boss fame Shefali Jariwala passes away at 42 in Mumbai
Actor and television personality
Shefali Jariwala
, known for her appearance on
Bigg Boss
and her iconic role in the music video
Kaanta Laga
, passed away at the age of 42 in Mumbai, reported TOI.
The cause of her death has not been officially confirmed.
Jariwala rose to fame in the early 2000s with the chart-topping remix Kaanta Laga, which made her a household name. She later appeared in Bigg Boss 13,.
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She also acted in a few regional films and television shows and remained active in the entertainment industry through endorsements, events, and social causes.
Further details are awaited.
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