Did you know Shefali Jariwala made her Kannada debut alongside the late actor Puneeth Rajkumar in Hudugaru?
Television actor and model Shefali Jariwala passed away at her residence in Andheri on Friday (June 27) night. Her family and friends were seen performing the last rites at her residence a few hours ago, and her last rites are to be held today at Mumbai's Oshiwara Crematorium.
Did you know that the actress made her Kannada debut with
Puneeth Rajkumar
.
Shefali Jariwala's Kannada debut
Shefali Jariwala Dies At 42, Devastated Husband Parag Tyagi Breaks Down Outside Hospital
Shefali first gained widespread recognition with the popular music video "Kaanta Laga" and later appeared in several television shows and films. She made her debut in the Kannada movie Hudugaru alongside the late actor Puneeth Rajkumar.
In Hudugaru, Shefali grooved to the song "Pankaja," sung by V Harikrishna, Mamta Sharma, and Naveen Madhav.
The film itself is a Kannada remake of the Tamil hit Naadodigal, originally starring Sasikumar, Vijay Vasanth, and Bharani. The Kannada version featured Puneeth Rajkumar alongside Yogesh, and Radhika Pandit.
Shefali Jariwala about her popularity with 'Kaanta Laga'
In an old interview with TOI, Shefali opened up about the breakthrough she got after her appearance in the "Kaanta Laga" song. "Today, whatever I am is because of 'Kaanta Laga'. I was outside my college when the directors of the song, Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru, saw me and instantly offered me the song.
by Taboola
by Taboola
Sponsored Links
Sponsored Links
Promoted Links
Promoted Links
You May Like
Free P2,000 GCash eGift
UnionBank Credit Card
Apply Now
Undo
I was in college then and I come from a family of academicians, so my parents told me to focus on my studies. But I wanted to do it because I was getting paid for it.
I earned Rs 7,000 from that song, and I wanted to see myself on TV. But my father was completely against it. So first, I took my mum into confidence and then, we both convinced my father. And that song turned out to be such a hit that it was like a fairy tale for me. It changed my life completely," she said.
Shefali Jariwala's demise
On Friday night, Shefali was found unresponsive at her home and was immediately rushed to hospital. A Mumbai police official shared with ANI, "Her body was found at her residence in the Andheri area. Mumbai Police received information about this at 1 am. Her body has been sent to Cooper Hospital for postmortem. The cause of death is not yet clear."
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
20 minutes ago
- Time of India
Andaleeb Wajid: Writing Her Way Through Tragedy & Grief
Andaleeb Wajid is a hybrid author, having published nearly 50 novels in the past 15 years Excerpts from the interview: Q. It's such a moving book. How did you find that space in yourself to write it? A. I really didn't know whether I would be able to write it. When I started, I wasn't sure because I don't usually write non-fiction. And trying to write something so deeply personal wasn't easy, especially because it took me back to that time. Most people tend to move away from painful periods in their lives, and that was true for me too. I didn't want to dwell on it, but at the same time, I felt my grief needed somewhere to go. That's why I decided to write this book. Q. Could you give us a sense of what the book explores? A. So it's a memoir. And a lot of people, when they hear that, especially without knowing the backstory, find it a little odd because I'm not that old. You're expected to reach a certain age before reflecting on your life. But this book reflects on just three months—though while writing, it naturally drew from earlier memories, even childhood. It wasn't planned. Especially the parts about my father—they simply came, and I let them be. The memoir, Learning to Make Tea for One, is about the second wave of Covid in 2021. I was hospitalised along with my mother-in-law, while my husband was admitted elsewhere. I survived. They didn't. It's been four years. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 백오피스까지 맞춤 제작… 콜렉션비, 고도몰 커스터마이징으로 입점 브랜드 관리 고도화 NHN COMMERCE 더 알아보기 Undo I consider myself lucky and privileged to have had the chance to heal, thanks to my remaining family. The book makes them relive all of it. I also wrote it to preserve what happened and show who they really were. They had big, unforgettable personalities, and I wanted to honour that. The writing wasn't cohesive; it took me two years. I wasn't even sure what the point was at first. But I now feel it did what it needed to. Readers tell me they don't just empathise with me—they reflect on their own grief. And that's something I didn't expect, but I'm grateful for. Q. What is in your mind the definition of a memoir? A. I've always felt that even when writing fiction, you need to have lived the world a certain amount to write about it. Even with my first novel—you've read it—I was writing about what I knew. I had limited exposure, and that naturally led me to a niche no one else was writing about. With memoir, I always thought it was about a life well lived—and I wasn't sure I'd lived that life. That was one of my concerns. The idea of a memoir usually brings to mind someone much older, reflecting on a long life. That was my understanding of what a memoir should be. Q. Did you find any particular struggle in writing non-fiction? A. I think with non-fiction, it's mostly about applying research to a topic and making it interesting for the reader—and I find that quite boring. I really enjoy writing fiction, so non-fiction isn't something I usually like to approach. But this was different because I put so much of myself into it. That made it very difficult to write. When I write fiction, I do include parts of myself, but they're small. This book took huge chunks of me. It was meant to be healing, but at the time, it didn't feel that way. I've only read it during the final round of edits—I haven't gone back since. Maybe in a few months, I'll be able to look at it with new eyes. What's interesting is that when I write fiction—this might sound fanciful—I often feel like there's an external hand guiding me. I'll return to the work months later and be surprised, thinking, 'I don't remember writing this—but it's good.' I'm hoping I'll feel that way about the memoir too—that my hand was guided by those who are no longer here. Q. Despite experiencing that pain and revisiting those months, you were able to write about the past. Do you think being a storyteller helped you find clarity or distance in the midst of that emotional chaos? A. I also think it was a very difficult book for my editor, Sudeshna, to edit. You can't just say 'fix this' or 'change that' when it's something deeply personal. Most of the edits were about clarifying things or fleshing out certain parts. But I could tell it was hard for her too, because, as I mentioned earlier, everyone approaches this book very subjectively. I'm happy it has served its purpose for readers. In the early days after my mother-in-law and husband passed away, people—not my immediate family, but visitors—reacted as though a terrible disaster had struck. And while that compassion was genuine, at times it felt tinged with pity, as if they wondered how I'd go on. Of course, my life has changed, but many things remain the same—I still write, I attend lit fests, I hope to win more awards. This book was a way for me to tell people what really happened, how it unfolded, and how I survived it. That survival is partly because of who I am, but also a reflection of my privilege—which I fully acknowledge. I had my mother, my brothers, my sister, my children. They held me up. Writing this book was a way to put it all down—not to be done with it, but to turn what I was carrying into something shared. Q. And that was during the pandemic, a time of collective grief all around us. So it wasn't an ordinary moment. Do you think that made the experience of writing and sharing this story even more complex? A. I'm completely aware of that. I knew people who went through similar losses—at least two members gone from a single family. It wasn't unique to me. But I felt I was able to articulate my grief, and I should—for those who can't. I don't mean that in a lofty way, but that's the response I've received from readers. Some said it helped them contextualise their own grief. I understand what you're saying about people offering condolences. I think if I had to visit someone, I'd just sit with them, give them space to grieve. In my case, not many people came at the time because we were still under lockdown. We didn't have the usual deluge of visitors. Those who did come later—some of their reactions felt odd. Of course, what happened was terrible, and I know they meant well, but some responses made me want to withdraw even more. That's why the four months and ten days of iddat felt like a pause from real life. I wasn't expected to meet people, which I appreciated. The repetition—of telling the story, being asked what happened, or even being questioned, 'Shouldn't you have been more careful?'—I didn't have to face that as much. That period, from the end of April onwards, was the most painful time of my life. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. Q. One can take it in stride and say, 'Oh, this was the pandemic, it was happening everywhere—so what?' But when it happens to you, it is unique. There's a hard stop to that relationship, forever. A. I think what happens is that many of us—even I'm guilty of it—don't fully grasp something until it happens to us. You think, 'Thank God it didn't happen to me.' You don't say it, but it's there. And that's human—you don't want to be touched by that kind of grief. But at the end of the day, I'm the one alone with my grief. Even though it's part of a larger statistic—one among thousands who died—it still feels deeply personal, unfair, and unreal. Sometimes, I find it hard to believe we've lived four years without them. Q. The conflict around how men are allowed to move on, start fresh, and live their lives, while women are expected to take each day as it comes and simply keep surviving—do you think this still shapes how we experience grief and recovery A. This thought has been with me long before Covid. I used to joke with my husband: 'If something happens to me, your family will get you remarried.' And he'd joke back, asking, 'How do you know?' I'd say, 'Because that's what families do. They think men can't survive alone.' And during COVID, I saw that play out. So many husbands passed away—and I don't think any of the widows have remarried, or even considered it. It made me think about how easily society decides to replace women, how replaceable we seem. Listening to one woman talk about this really ruined my evening. I came home and felt incredibly low. Most days I'm okay—I've stopped crying all the time. But that day, I couldn't stop. I couldn't even rationalise it—it just triggered something in me. Those were the things I had to put down in the book. I didn't think about how my family would react. But those who've read it have been appreciative. They said it gave them insight into what I went through, and that has meant a lot to me. Q. What has the impact been on you and your sons, in particular after writing this memoir? A. My family didn't really know I was writing this book until a few months ago. I didn't know how to explain it to them. Eventually, I told them it was being released, and when the author copies arrived, they saw it. My aunt read it, and my sons read it just before the launch. Not everyone is emotionally expressive—no one really wants to talk about their feelings. I had shown the manuscript to my brother while writing it. He read half and said he couldn't continue. He lives in Malaysia and still hasn't read the full book. Interestingly, many of my cousins and relatives have read it. It does feel like a bit of an invasion of privacy, but this is what I chose to share with the world, so I can't complain. It is what it is. I think it's good that my kids read it. They had a different perspective. My younger son never saw my husband after that day—we were all quarantining with COVID, and he was the only one who wasn't infected. My brother took him away to keep him safe, and he didn't see either of them again until the funeral. So as hard as it was, I think it was important for him to read it. There's so much in the book about who they were—not just about what happened, but about the lives they lived before. I think this is something both my sons will treasure.
Mint
21 minutes ago
- Mint
Pondy's French citizens are coming home, GenZ loves fake weddings & other great reads
A friend of more than two decades recently asked me where 'home' is after realizing that my life is spread across four cities, and I have none of the trappings that would anchor me to one place. What does 'home' mean really, and how do we anchor ourselves? It's a question that we delved into at Lounge this week. We write about a young generation of Indian French citizens returning after years in France to make their homes in Puducherry, opening businesses, setting up restaurants, documenting the town's heritage and becoming a bridge between multiple cultures. Beneath the surface of the comfortable lives these French-Pondicherrians have created for themselves lies a history of the alienating violence of colonialism, migration and displacement. Aravinda Anantharaman's reporting spans business, history, food, livelihood, heritage and generational change that continues to shape the seaside town that's now a tourist destination. In a world with so much alarm about borders, this story points to a more accepting, fluid way of living that is a mélange of French, Tamil, even Caribbean and Cambodian cultures, and finding the sense of belonging. And we have more great writing and ideas to mull over all weekend. Could you imagine a wedding party without a bride and groom? That's exactly what Gen Z has turned the wedding into—a beautiful wedding with lots of food and fun, without the stress of having to find gifts, deal with family and dress up perfectly. Wedding parties that are just that, a reason to party, are all the rage in Delhi, Bengaluru and Pune. Maybe Gen Z has got it right, muses Shrabonti Bagchi. After all, who wouldn't want to enjoy great food, fantastic music and a lot of dancing without the worry of toxic relatives and the weight of societal expectations? Read more. Offal often gets a bad name but chefs and home cooks are dusting out family recipes and adding a twist of innovation to this simple food and elevating it to a fine-dining concept. With its transformation from affordable meat to fine-dining ingredient, old stigmas about eating this food that is both sustainable and convenient are also ebbing away, writes Rituparna Roy. Read more. Screen fatigue has affected us all but it's Gen Z, the digital natives born between 1997 and 2012, who are consciously doing something about it. They're touching grass—internet speak for going offline and taking in the world outside—to counter brain rot, an effect of excessive consumption of digital content. And this means a return to the basics: They're joining book clubs, heritage walks and communities, and going on solo dates to log off. Sara Siddiqui meets the young people organizing these clubs and activities to help their peers manage their mental health and physical wellbeing. Read more. Every year, Motorola launches a new Razr foldable with gorgeous finishes, better cameras and the latest chips, but this year's launch—the Razr 60 Ultra ( ₹ 99,999) feels more complete and a notch higher than past iterations. There's just the single spec variant—16GB memory + 512GB storage—in three colours. The latest Snapdragon 8 Elite takes it to proper flagship territory, along with a bigger battery with boosted life, mature software and good camera upgrades. It's Motorola's most ambitious flip phone to date, and it shows up every day without compromise, decides Tushar Kanwar after testing the phone for over two weeks. Read more. Shantnu & Nikhil turn to womenswear For over 25 years, couture brand Shantnu Nikhil has given traditional menswear a contemporary spin. This season, the designers behind the brand, brothers Shantnu and Nikhil Mehra, are branching out and entering the world of womenswear with their new label Shantnu & Nikhil Luxe. They're hoping the sharp tailoring, military precision and unrestrained self-expression their menswear line is known for will translate to women's clothing as well, and describe the label as 'couture's rebellious twin'. Simply put, they're planning to sell statement evening wear that's well-tailored, playful yet formal. The brothers tell Manish Mishra about the inspiration behind their latest foray. Read more. Nihari, biryani and korma have come to represent Pakistan's cuisine, with most recipe blogs on the internet confining themselves to these dishes. Author Maryam Jillani has been trying to change this with her 'Pakistan Eats' blog since 2016, and she's now published her first cookbook that documents the range of cuisines across the country. Pakistan's many cuisines have a diversity of ingredients and cooking techniques that reflect the intersection of economics, politics and migrantion crisis. The book also holds a certain nostalgia for 90s kids in India too—there are recipes for trifle and black forest cake, which were our introduction to the world of cakes and pastries, writes Shirin Mehrotra. Read more.
India.com
22 minutes ago
- India.com
‘Sexy Kaam Kam kiya karo….' Shefali Jariwala's iconic Kaanta Laga song was disliked by THIS actor, he even scolded the directors, called them…, his name is…
Actress and model Shefali Jariwala passed away on June 27 in Mumbai at 42, reportedly due to cardiac arrest. She was rushed to Mumbai's Multispecialty hospital by her husband, Parag Tyagi, and was declared dead upon arrival. Her sudden demise came across as a huge shock for everyone in the entertainment industry, along with her fans and admirers. Shefali was best remembered for her iconic remix song, Kaanta Laga (2002) . She became an overnight sensation after the release, and created quite a stir with her bold party girl appearance in the song. However, did you know Bollywood superstar Salman Khan disliked the song when he first heard it? Yes you read that right! Why Salman Khan got angry over Kaanta Laga? In a conversation with Hindi Rush, the music video directors Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru revealed that not everyone welcomed the song's bold and rebellious visuals, including Salman Khan. They said that he was angry with the remix and even scolded them. Vinay recounted, 'A big actor called us to his house, and he told us, 'Main tumhe samjha raha hoon Radhika Vinay, yeh jo sexy kaam hai kam kiya karo, acha nahi hota (I'm trying to make you understand, don't do such sexy songs, it doesn't look good)'. He just said, 'You've got nice, pure minds'.' The actor in question was none other than Salman Khan, as revealed. How Salman Khan became the inspiration behind the Kaanta Laga song? Interestingly, the duo explained that Salman Kahn was a sort of inspiration behind the song. 'We were doing cute and innocent songs with Falguni Pathak. We were doing songs with Jagjit Singh and Pankaj Udhas. As creative people, we wanted to evolve… One day, we went to Salman Khan's house. He was exercising while listening to a Jhankaar Beats remix of a Kishore Kumar song. An idea sparked, and that's what began the remix trend in India. We made 'Kaliyon Ka Chaman', 'Kaanta Laga', 'Chadti Jawani'… The sound organically reminds you of a nightclub, to a sensual visualisation.' Radhika and Vinay shared. Shefali garnered instant popularity among the youth following the release of Kaanta Laga. Her mesmerising beauty and peppy dance moves soared her career to new heights. After her rise to fame, she even ventured into the Hindi film industry, and appeared alongside superstars like Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra in the 2004 romantic comedy Mujhse Shaadi Karogi. She later went on to work with Salman Khan again when she participated in Bigg Boss 13 as a contestant.
