Shefali Jariwala's ex-brother-in-law Manmeet Singh mourns the loss of the actress; pens emotional note: 'God called you back so soon'
The entertainment industry is mourning the sudden and untimely loss of actress Shefali Jariwala, best known as the iconic 'Kaanta Laga' girl. Following news of her passing due to a cardiac arrest, heartfelt tributes have poured in, including an emotional note from her former brother-in-law, singer
of the Meet Brothers duo.
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Manmeet Singh took to his Instagram Story on Saturday to pen a heartfelt note for the late actress. He wrote, 'Rest in peace, Shef. Only god knows why he called you back so soon… Will always cherish the amazing moments spent with you… May Waheguru be with you on your onward journey."
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Not many know that Shefali Jariwala was previously married to Harmeet Singh, one half of the popular music duo Meet Brothers. The composer is known for chartbusters like Main Tera Boyfriend, Baby Doll, Pink Lips, Radhe Radhe, and more.
Shefali Jariwala and Harmeet Singh tied the knot in 2004 after a brief courtship, but their marriage soon hit a rough patch. In a past interview, Shefali candidly spoke about the emotional toll the relationship took on her, stressing that abuse isn't always physical and revealing that she often felt unappreciated and overlooked during the marriage.
In an earlier interview, Shefali had shared that being financially independent empowered her to leave a toxic relationship when it became overwhelming.
She later admitted to feeling emotionally drained and disillusioned with love—until a new and positive phase entered her life.
Following her challenging divorce from Harmeet Singh, Shefali Jariwala found love again with actor Parag Tyagi. Over time, she came to appreciate the depth and sincerity of his affection. After nearly four years of dating, the couple tied the knot in 2014, marking a fresh start in her personal life.
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