Parag Tyagi consoles Shefali Jariwala's father as he breaks down at prayer meet
((Video courtesy @trendingstatus2012))The actor of 'Kaanta Laga' fame died on June 27 in Mumbai. Her husband rushed her to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital, but she was declared dead on arrival.Earlier, visuals from Jariwala's final rites at Oshiwara crematorium also surfaced on social media. Her husband was seen struggling to control his emotions. Several celebrities, including Aarti Singh, Mahira Sharma, Paras Chhabra and Shehnaaz Gill among others, attended the final rites of the late actor in Mumbai.Officials are still investigating the cause of Jariwala's death. An officer earlier told India Today that they found Glutathione injections, Vitamin-C pills and some other medication at the house. The officer added, "She (Jariwala) was taking medicines herself for anti-ageing and skin glow.""I, of course, go to a skin doctor. I am pro-Botox and skin treatments. Everybody wants to look good, so what's wrong with it? People who can't afford it or are scared, think it's wrong. It's expensive and painful. I have taken care of myself from before, so I have not needed anything. People should do what they like. We are born into this life as we are. Next life, what if you are born as a cockroach or rat? Do what you like, be responsible about it, though. Doctors are like sculptures; they are artistic, so choose the correct artist,' she said.On the professional front, the actor rose to fame with her song 'Kaanta Laga'. She then appeared in several reality shows, including 'Nach Baliye 5', 'Nach Baliye 7' and 'Bigg Boss 13'.- EndsMust Watch
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