Movie star Shefali Jariwala dead at 42: Stunned fans and celebrities pay tribute
Jariwala reportedly died at Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital in Mumbai on Thursday night after suffering cardiac arrest, according to Indian news outlets.
She rose to fame in the early 2000s after her starring role in the popular music video, Kaanta Laga by DJ Doll.
Jariwala also starred in Indian films such as Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Shaitani Rasmein, and Hudugaru. She gained a following for her tenure on the reality TV show Bigg Boss 13. The series is based on Big Brother and is popular in India.
Grieving family, friends and fans have shared their heartbreak at the loss, with actor Aly Goni writing on X, 'Shocked and saddened to hear about Shefali Jariwala's sudden demise. Life is so unpredictable. Rest in peace [heartbreak emoji].'
Rapper Mika Singh posted a photo of Jariwala on Instagram, captioning the photo, 'I'm deeply shocked, saddened, and feeling a heavy heart… Our beloved star and my dearest friend has left us. Still can't believe it.
'You will always be remembered for your grace, smile, and spirit.' He concluded the post by writing, 'Om Shanti,' which translates to 'peace.'
Fans have taken to social media to honor Jariwala, with one writing, 'The OG baddie, the first one to start the remix pop revolution in India. Shefali Jariwala. Very sad to see her go away so soon. Classy and beautiful soul. Om Shanti.'
Others have shared her famous appearance in the Kaanta Laga music video in the wake of her passing, with a fan writing on X, 'This is socking and heartbreaking [heartbreak emoji].'
Jariwala last posted to her Instagram account just one week ago, sharing a video of herself getting ready for her over three million followers.
Text over her video read, 'It's time for us to start living life like everything is working out in our favour.'
'Let me give you a secret - It is working out in your favour.'
Fans rushed to the comment section to express their shock, with one comment reading, 'A heartbreaking reminder of how fragile life truly is.
'Everything we build, everything we dream, everything we love, it can all vanish in a moment. So while you still can, live fully, love deeply, and don't wait for tomorrow to find your happiness.'
'Shocking news,' another added.
Jariwala was known as the 'Kaanta Laga' girl, but had also risen to prominence for her reality TV tenure. She starred on the Big Brother spinoff, Bigg Boss 13, and became a fan favorite.
The winner of her season, Sidharth Shukla, a popular Indian actor and television host, died in 2021.
Jariwala's last post on X was a photo of the two, captioned, 'Thinking of you today mere dost.'
The actress is survived by her husband, Parag Tyagi. Tyagi is an actor known for films such as Ruler, Phhir, and Sarkar 3.
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