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Time of India
6 days ago
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- Time of India
Musician hangs self while on video call with wife in London
Surat: A 50-year-old musician from Surat died by suicide while on a video call with his wife, who is currently in London. The deceased, identified as Ojas Jariwala, reportedly told his wife he was missing her and asked her to return, moments before hanging himself from a ceiling fan. The incident took place around 1.30 am on Sunday in Jariwala's 12th-floor apartment at Sarjan Palace, located in the Chowk Bazar police station area. Police have registered a case of accidental death and placed his body in cold storage, awaiting the arrival of his wife. According to police, Jariwala, a keyboard player associated with a local music orchestra, was alone when the incident happened. Jariwala's two daughters aged 22-years and 12-years had gone to their maternal uncle's home in Bharuch to celebrate Rakshabandhan. His wife, Rekha alias Deviyani, is a singer. Both had applied for UK visas for a music event, but while Deviyani's visa was approved along with her brother's, Jariwala's application was rejected. On Sunday, during a late-night video call, Jariwala expressed his longing for her return. He then climbed onto a chair and went out of the camera's view, possibly after his phone slipped from position. Alarmed, his wife contacted an acquaintance living on the building's seventh floor, who broke into the locked flat and found Jariwala hanging. "We have kept the body in cold storage. His wife is on her way from the UK," a police official said, adding that both were well-known in the local music fraternity. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
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07-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Parag Tyagi remembers his wife and late actress Shefali Jariwala in emotional post: 'Will find you every time...'
Tyagi, 49, shared a video montage of his pictures alongside Jariwala on his Instagram handle on Sunday morning. read more Actor Parag Tyagi penned a heartfelt note remembering his late wife, Shefali Jariwala, days after her death. Popular TV actor Jariwala, who shot to fame with her breakout appearance in the remix track 'Kaanta Laga', passed away on June 27. Tyagi, 49, shared a video montage of his pictures alongside Jariwala on his Instagram handle on Sunday morning. Tyagi wrote- 'PARI I WILL FIND YOU EVERY TIME YOU ARE BORN AND I WILL LOVE YOU IN EVERY LIFETIME ❤️😘 I LOVE YOU ETERNALLY MERI GUNDI MERI CHOKRI 😘❤️🤗 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD #shefalijariwala #meri' Shefali Jariwala's untimely death has left the industry and media members shocked. As per reports, the 42-year-old star was taking anti-ageing treatment. After her demise, the debate of whether these drugs should be taken or not heated up on social media. Amid this, Kareena Kapoor's statement, where she spoke against botox treatment, grabbed eyeballs on social media. 'I am against Botox. I am for natural remedies and self-defence to stay healthy, feel good. Self-defence also means protecting yourself and your talent… because this is my weapon,' said Kareena while talking to Barkha Dutt. 'This means defending myself and my talent, because it is my biggest weapon. Instead of going under the needle and knife, a better way to protect yourself is to take a vacation and spend quality time with your friends and family,' she added. During the investigation, one of the biggest details that came out was Shefali's unsupervised and long-term usage of skin whitening and anti-ageing treatments, particularly glutathione and Vitamin C. She was taking these treatments for eight years without active medical supervision after initial consultation, said police sources. As per reports, a stockpile of anti-ageing pills, multivitamins, and glutathione vials was found in Shefali's room, which was on her table, and even inside her fridge. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
India Today
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Sona Mohapatra on Kaanta Laga row, questions paid PR and milking Shefali's death
Singer Sona Mohapatra has slammed filmmakers Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru for declaring the 'retirement' of the remixed version of 'Kaanta Laga', which featured the late actor Shefali Jariwala. She mentioned that the version featuring Jariwala was a remix of the iconic song from the 1972 film 'Samadhi'.Sona Mohapatra also labelled the music video as 'smutty,' a remark that sparked significant Shefali Jariwala's death, the makers of the popular track announced that they have officially retired the song 'Kaanta Laga' forever. Irked by their decision, Mohapara lashed out at them on her Instagram story and wrote, '3 legends created KAANTA LAGA. Composer, lyricist and singer; RD Burman, Majroon Sultanpuri, Lata Mangeshkar and this utterly misplaced 'retirement' by people calling themselves 'makers' to get some PR out of a death, nothing less. (Viral B is a paid site largely) These two only created a smutty video with a remix with a 19-year-old. (Of course no permission from legends required for their xx interpretation). RIP and all for the 42 year old lady but legacy? and this (sic).' Take a look at the post here: The singer's post didn't go down well with many. A Reddit user shared a screenshot of her post which prompted response from many on the social media platform. On July 5, she reacted to all the hate on Instagram and wrote, 'To all those trolling me about being insensitive, are we okay with RD Burman, Lata Mangeshkar, Majrooh Sultanpuri legends of our musical heritage fading and getting disconnected from their own creations? We are ok with paid PR to milk someone's death? Calling yourself the 'makers' of Kaanta Laga is okay when you are just the makers of a remix video? (sic).' A post by the 'Kaanta Laga' makers read, 'Yesterday Was The Prayer Meeting. Saying The Final Goodbyes With Our First Photo Session Together.. 'Kaanta Laga' – CD Inlay Card. You Always Said You Wanted To Be The One And Only 'Kaanta Laga' Girl. So We Never Made A Sequel — And We Never Will. We're Retiring 'Kaanta Laga' Forever. It Was Always Yours. It Will Always Be Yours ShefaliRIP(sic).'advertisementFive days after her sudden death, a prayer meet was held in Mumbai on Wednesday in memory of Jariwala. Close friends and family members were in was rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital by her husband, Parag Tyagi, after suffering a cardiac arrest. However, she was declared dead on 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."- Ends
Economic Times
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Shefali Jariwala's 'Kaanta Laga' lands in controversy as singer Sona Mohapatra calls it 'a smutty video'
Singer Sona Mohapatra has come under fire for her Instagram post criticizing the 2002 remix of Kaanta Laga and its creators Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru, shortly after the death of Shefali Jariwala, who starred in the music video. Mohapatra called the remix 'smutty' and accused the directors of using Shefali's passing for publicity. Her remarks, including a dismissive reference to Jariwala as a '42-year-old lady,' drew backlash online, with many calling her post insensitive and disrespectful. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Sona Questions Remix Ownership Sona Mohapatra's Instagram Story Internet Reacts Strongly to Tone and Timing Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Shefali's Rise and Untimely Demise Singer Sona Mohapatra has found herself at the center of a social media storm after posting a critical message on Instagram in the wake of Shefali Jariwala 's death. In her post, Mohapatra expressed displeasure at director duo Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru's statement "retiring" the 2002 remix of Kaanta Laga , which featured Jariwala. She questioned their authority to make such a declaration and criticised the nature of the music video that made Shefali to Sona, the true creators of Kaanta Laga were legendary composer R.D. Burman, lyricist Majrooh Sultanpuri, and singer Lata Mangeshkar, who brought the original track to life in the 1972 film Samadhi. She accused Rao and Sapru of using Shefali's death for publicity and dismissed the remix as a "smutty" reinterpretation made without the consent of the original to the 2002 remix video as "a smutty video with a 19-year-old," she acknowledged Jariwala's passing but framed it as a footnote rather than a tribute, writing, 'RIP and all for the 42-year-old lady, but legacy?'The internet, especially Reddit users, reacted strongly to Mohapatra's post, with many accusing her of being insensitive and disrespectful. One user commented that the post lacked compassion and questioned why Sona refused to even mention Shefali's name. Others highlighted the inappropriateness of criticising someone who had just passed and could no longer respond to such fans pointed out the irony that Mohapatra had herself been part of similarly stylized remixes, such as Kabhi Aar Kabhi Paar, which featured a provocative video starring Deepal Shaw. This led to accusations of hypocrisy from commenters, who noted the similarity in both the style and tone of the Jariwala's sudden demise due to cardiac arrest, directors Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru paid tribute to her by announcing that they would never make a sequel to Kaanta Laga. They credited Shefali for owning the identity of the 'Kaanta Laga girl' and stated that the song belonged to her legacy. Their message aimed to honor her contribution to pop culture and expressed that she would remain the face of that iconic Jariwala rose to fame with the Kaanta Laga remix, which became a cultural phenomenon in the early 2000s. Despite appearing in only a handful of projects afterward—largely due to her struggle with epilepsy—she remained a recognizable face in Indian pop culture, with appearances on television shows like Bigg Boss and Nach Baliye. She died at the age of 42, reportedly due to cardiac arrest at her Mumbai Mohapatra's intent may have been to spotlight the contributions of original artists, the lack of empathy in her tone and the timing of her remarks have overshadowed that message. The conversation has now shifted from the song's legacy to the ethics of commentary following a public figure's death.
India Today
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
We're retiring Kaanta Laga: Makers dismiss sequel reports after Shefali's death
'Kaanta Laga' makers Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru paid a heartfelt tribute to Shefali Jariwala. The director duo had directed Jariwala in the popular song. In their heartfelt tribute, the duo dismissed reports of coming up with a sequel to the and Vinay shared a joint statement remembering Jariwala and wrote, 'Yesterday Was The Prayer Meeting. Saying The Final Goodbyes... With Our First Photo Session Together.. 'Kaanta Laga' - CD Inlay Card (sic).'advertisementThey further recalled their time with Jariwala while filming the iconic music video from 2002, and said, 'You Always Said You Wanted To Be The One And Only 'Kaanta Laga' Girl. So We Never Made A Sequel -- And We Never Will. We're Retiring 'Kaanta Laga' Forever. It Was Always Yours. It Will Always Be Yours... (sic).' Take a look at the post here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Directors Rao & Sapru (@sapruandrao)In his first social media post since her death, Jariwala's husband Parag Tyagi wrote, 'Shefali — the ever-eternal Kaanta Laga — was so much more than what met the eye. She was fire wrapped in grace — sharp, focused, and fiercely driven. A woman who lived with intention, nurturing her career, her mind, her body, and her soul with quiet strength and unwavering determination (sic).'Five days after her sudden death, a prayer meet was held in Mumbai on Wednesday in the memory of Jariwala. Close friends and family members were in 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."- EndsMust Watch
