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Time of India
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Shefali Jariwala opened up about her battle with epilepsy; revealed "Was 15 when I had my first seizure, couldn't take up much work'
Bigg Boss 13 fame Shefali Jariwala passed away on June 27, reportedly due to a cardiac arrest. The news has left her friends and family in deep shock. While further details about her passing are still awaited, a throwback interview of the actress is making the rounds, where she revealed that she experienced her first epileptic seizure at the age of 15. While speaking to Times of India TV in 2020, Shefali opened up about battling epileptic seizures and how it affected her career. In a throwback interview with The Times of India, TV, Shefali spoke about the challenging period in her life she had shared back then, ""I was 15 years old when I had my first epileptic seizure. Yes, I was an epileptic.I remember being under a lot of pressure to do well in my studies at that time. Stress and anxiety can trigger seizures. I had seizures in classrooms, backstage, on the road and all of that really affected my confidence. The medication that I had to take because of the condition caused a lot of weight gain. Shortly after that I did a music video which was a big hit. After that I was really busy with work, dancing all the time. I had to keep my energy levels up and also look good on camera. That's when I realised I need to shed a few kilos and I went to gym for the very first time, so my fitness journey started from there about 20 years ago and it has a whole new meaning today. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo This went on for 15 years. Today, I am nine years seizure-free." Tha Kaanta Laga fame actress also went on to talk about the changes she brought in her life post the epilepsy period, "What started 20 years ago with just something for me to lose weight, has become so big for me today. My workout regime is very different from what it used to be at one point of time. Initially, it was cardio, gymming, and heavy weight training. I realised as a woman especially post 30 your body really changes and so should your workout regime," she said. See more: Shefali Jariwala's demise: Family reaches hospital; actress' mother cries inconsolably In another interview with Bombay Times in 2021, Shefali spoke about why she didn't take up work after the Kaanta Laga (2002) music video, 'After I did Kaanta Laga, people asked me why I didn't do more work. I can now say that it was because of the epilepsy seizures that I couldn't take up much work. I didn't know when I would get my next seizure…This went on for 15 years. Today, I am nine years seizure-free. I am proud of myself because I managed my depression, panic attacks and anxiety naturally and with the help of a strong support system. ' Shefali worked in several Hindi music videos, reality shows and films. She is best remembered for her iconic music video Kaanta Laga. 'Kaanta Laga girl' aka Shefali Jariwala reveals why she didn't work much after her initial success, actress says she suffered from epilepsy seizures See more: Bigg Boss 13 Fame Shefali Jariwala passes away due to cardiac arrest at the age of 42
News18
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Shefali Jariwala's Remark Goes Viral After Death: 'I Want To Be Called Kaanta Laga Girl Until I Die'
Last Updated: In the throwback video, Paras asked Shefali if she ever gets tired of being called the 'Kaanta Laga girl.' Actor and former Bigg Boss 13 contestant Shefali Jariwala's sudden demise has left the entertainment industry in shock. Amid the tragic news, an old interview clip featuring Shefali and fellow contestant Paras Chhabra is going viral. The two were discussing Shefali's popular tag—the 'Kaanta Laga girl,' from her breakout 2002 music video. In the throwback video, Paras asked Shefali Jariwala if she ever gets tired of being called the 'Kaanta Laga girl.' Shefali responded with a smile and said, 'Never… There can only be one Kaanta Laga girl in the whole world and that is me. I love it. And I want to be known as the Kaanta Laga girl till the day I die." 90's crush, always remembered🙏 #ShefaliJariwala — Pranjul Sharma (@pranjultweet) June 27, 2025 The clip has taken on new emotional weight since the news of her passing broke. Fans are sharing the video widely, reminiscing about her confidence, charm, and the iconic music video that catapulted her into fame. Shefali reportedly passed away on Thursday. While the exact cause of her death is yet to be confirmed, her family was seen arriving at the hospital visibly shattered. Her mother appeared almost unconscious with grief, and husband Parag Tyagi was spotted breaking down outside the hospital. Several celebrities, including Mika Singh, Aly Goni, and Divyanka Tripathi, have expressed their shock and condolences. Mika Singh wrote, 'I'm deeply shocked, saddened, and feeling a heavy heart… Our beloved star and my dearest friend @shefalijariwala has left us. Still can't believe it." Shefali rose to fame with the remix music video Kaanta Laga and later appeared in the film Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, alongside Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar. Her stint on Bigg Boss 13 earned her further popularity and respect from fans and colleagues alike. As tributes pour in, fans are remembering Shefali for her unapologetic personality. First Published:
