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NDTV
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
How Shefali Jariwala's Kaanta Laga Became A Major Pop-Culture Moment In The 2000s
New Delhi: In a tragic turn of events, Shefali Jariwala who shot to fame with her remix Kaanta Laga, has died at the age of 42. The actress-model was rushed to Bellevue Multispecialty Hospital but was unfortunately pronounced dead upon arrival. Her husband Parag Tyagi was seen in tears outside the hospital. While the initial reports have suggested that the actress-model died of cardiac arrest, official post-mortem reports are still awaited. Fans and industry colleagues are in shock as Shefali Jariwala was a big part of the defining remixes era in the 2000s. As fate would have it, she was spotted outside her engineering college by director duo Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru. Little did she know that she was on the brink of doing her biggest project that propelled her to become an overnight sensation. In an older interview with the Times of India, Shefali Jariwala said how she teamed up with her mother to get her father's approval to be a part of Kaanta Laga. She had said, "My father was completely against it. So first, I took my mom into confidence and then, we both convinced my father. And that song turned out to be such a hit that it was like a fairytale for me. It changed my life completely." Sharing her excitement for Kaanta Laga, she added, "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." Rewind Back To The Craze Of Kaanta Laga Kaanta Laga was originally a part of the film titled Samadhi which was led by Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Asha Parekh. The song was then picked up for a remix version by T-Series for their album DJ Doll with an accompanying music video featuring Shefali Jariwala. It was like Shefali Jariwala had a natural pop-star vibe on camera. Something that also drew in the audience and the song was an instant click with them. Sung by Pallavi Kelkar and coupled with Shefali Jariwala's effortless dance moves, the song became a chartbuster in no time. Kaanta Laga is particularly remembered for it came at a time when the trend of remixes was just gaining momentum in Bollywood. This song had an integral role to play in revolutionizing that moment and emerged to be a pop-culture phenomenon that people remember to date. As they say, trends are a perpetual cyclic process, as it stands true with the remixes in Bollywood. While newer remixes and remakes have replaced Kaanta Laga in the Top 10 charts, Shefali Jariwala's career-defining moment is still considered a strong referral point in this context. It solidified her position in pop culture and also invoked a sense of deep nostalgia for the 2000s. While the bold frames were met with certain objectionable remarks, they continued to survive the test of time and remain a fan-favourite. Shefali Jariwala went on to do several other projects in the entertainment industry. She was a part of Big Boss 13 and Nach Baliye 5.
NDTV
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Shefali Jariwala Death: Close Friends Hindustani Bhau And Aarti Singh Arrive At The Hospital
New Delhi: The internet woke up to the shocking news of Shefali Jariwala of Kaanta Laga fame dying at the age of 42. While the family is yet to react and share an official statement, several reports are being circulated stating the cause of death to be cardiac arrest. Some of Shefali's close friends such as Aarti Singh who was a participant with her in Big Boss 13, and her Rakhi brother Hindustani Bhau were seen arriving at the hospital. What's Happening Shefali Jariwala was a part of Big Boss 13, where Aarti Singh was a co-participant. Shefali Jariwala also considered YouTuber Hindutani Bhau her Rakhi brother was also seen arriving at the hospital. Industry Reactions Celebrities namely Mika Singh, Divyanka Tripathi, Aly Goni, Rajiv Adatia, and Kamya Panjabi had shared heartfelt tributes on social media, expressing their deep shock and extending condolences on Shefali Jariwala's untimely death. Tehseen Poonawalla, who appeared alongside Shefali in Bigg Boss 13, wrote, "Absolutely stunned to hear my friend Shefali Jariwala is no more. I last met her at a party. Life is so short. She was in # BiggBoss13 with me. Incredible how #SiddhartShukla and now she from my season are no more. Sending love and healing to her loved ones!" Background Shefali first rose to fame with the 2002 music video Kaanta Laga, which became a massive hit. She later appeared in the film Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, alongside Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan. In later years, she transitioned to television, participating in the dance reality show Nach Baliye with her husband Parag Tyagi, and later entering the Bigg Boss 13 house. Her entry into Bigg Boss drew attention, particularly due to her past relationship with fellow contestant and late actor Sidharth Shukla. The two had dated over a decade ago. Sudden Death She was rushed to the Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital by her husband Parag Tyagi, but was declared dead by doctors upon arrival. The body has been taken to the Cooper Hospital for postmortem. The police have been at Shefali's house, questioning the cook and household. Visuals from outside the hospital showed Parag in tears. In A Nutshell Close friends such as Hindustani Bhau and actress Aarti Singh were seen arriving at the hospital after Shefali Jariwala's sudden death.
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shefali Jariwala passes away: Himanshi Khurana, Rashami Desai, Mika Singh, and other Bollywood celebs mourns her sudden demise; share heartfelt notes of love
The sudden demise of Shefali Jariwala, has left her family, fans and friends, including fellow Big Boss 13 contestants in shock. The actress, best remembered for her iconic appearance in the Kaanta Laga music video, passed away at the age of 42. The news of her sudden demise spread like wildfire on social meida in the early hours of Saturday morning. On hearing of her untimely death, Punjabi singer-actor Himanshi Khurana , who shared a great bond with Shefali, took to her Instagram story, to express her grief over her friend's passing. She shared a throwback selfie with the late actress and wrote, 'Bigg Boss that place is cursed I think," along with heartbreak emoji. Rashami Desai , who competed on Bigg Boss 13 alongside Shefali Jariwala, paid a heartfelt tribute to the actress on her Instagram stories. She posted a photo of Shefali along with the caption, 'I am still trying to process the news, you were an incredible person and I am struggling to find the words to express…You will be deeply missed, gone too soon." Bollywood singer, Mika Singh also expressed his grief and shared a heartfelt note on social media, 'I'm deeply shocked, saddened, and feeling a heavy heart… Our beloved star and my dearest friend @shefalijariwala has left us. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Book 3 & 4 BHK apartments from 4.65 Cr* in Sec 22, Gurugram Ambience Creacions, Gurugram Learn More Undo Still can't believe it. You will always be remembered for your grace, smile, and spirit. Om Shanti.' Shefali Jariwala reportedly passed away late Friday night. She was reportedly rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital in Mumbai by her husband, actor Parag Tyagi, and three others. However, the doctors declared her dead on arrival. The exact cause of her death is still unknown and the official statement from her family or representative is yet to be shared. Her mother was also spotted arriving late last night at the hospital, looking devastated. Although initial reports claimed that the actress died of a heart attack, an official cause of death remains to be determined.
Mint
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Shefali Jariwala death: Did 'Kaanta Laga' actor die of cardiac arrest? Mumbai Police shares update
Shefali Jariwala's death has shocked fans and the Bollywood industry. The 42-year-old actor-model, who shot to fame after the popular 'Kaanta Laga' song, was reported dead due to cardiac arrest. Mumbai Police said on Saturday said that the cause behind actor-model Shefali Jariwala's death is yet to be ascertained and her body has been taken for medical examination. "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," ANI quoted the police officials as saying. Shefali Jariwala, who was married to Parag Tyagi, was rushed to Mumbai's Bellevue Hospital by her husband and three others. By the time she was brought to the hospital she had passed away, the hospital staff confirmed. A police team and a Forensics team arrived at her Andheri residence today to investigate the cause of her death. The shocking news of Big Boss 13 fame actress' death was first shared by journalist Vickey Lalwani on social media. 'Shefali Jariwala, the Kaanta Laga girl, is no more," a part of the social media post stated. Early this morning, Shefali Jariwala's husband was seen walking with his dog outside their house.
