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Time of India
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Remembering Shefali Jariwala: The girl who lived, danced, and loved with all her heart
On June 27, the music fell silent. Shefali Jariwala, the face that made an entire generation swing to the beats of 'Kaanta Laga,' passed away at the age of 42, following a suspected cardiac arrest. Declared dead upon arrival at the hospital, her sudden demise sent a wave of shock across the entertainment industry and beyond. But those who knew her, worked with her, and loved her, remember her not just as the 'Kaanta Laga girl,' but as someone who was full of life, dreams, and substance. 'We found our doll on a scooter ride' – Filmmaker Vinay Sapru remembers discovering Shefali Filmmaker Vinay Sapru, who co-directed the iconic remix video with Radhika Rao, recalled their first meeting like it happened yesterday. 'We discovered her when she was just 19. It wasn't a structured casting process—it was destiny,' he told ETimes. 'We were driving on Linking Road when a scooter came up next to us. A mother was riding, and a young girl was hugging her from behind. Radhika and I looked at each other and said, 'That's our girl.'' When they stopped her at a signal and handed her their card, Shefali revealed she was an engineering student with no experience in front of the camera. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Show Off Your Talent: Enter the Ultimate Creator Contest! Tocsin Media & Marketing LLC Undo 'Still, she came to our office the very next day,' Vinay said, smiling. 'She was all energy and heart. No training, but full of life. That innocence, those kisses she blew at the camera—she was exactly what we had imagined. We knew we had found our doll.' A story that stayed etched in Vinay's heart was from Shefali's birthday rehearsal. 'She'd just received a pair of white jeans from her sister. We told her to take the day off and celebrate. But she insisted on working,' he recalled. 'She said, 'How I spend my birthday sets the tone for my year.' At the end of rehearsals, her brand-new white jeans were covered in mud. Her eyes welled up when she saw them. But she smiled and said, 'This is the best birthday I've had—rehearsing and cutting cake with all of you.' That's the kind of girl she was.' Parag Tyagi Pens Heartbreaking Note for Late Wife Shefali Jariwala: 'Love You Till Eternity' Vinay reflected on the shoot schedule, which spanned just three tight days. 'We'd pack up at 2 am and be back at 7 am. But Shefali never missed a beat. She knew the entire song revolved around her. She gave it everything she had.' What started with a spontaneous scooter sighting turned into one of Indian pop culture's most iconic music videos. 'Within three months, she became the nation's crush,' he said. 'Twenty years later, people still refer to her as the Kaanta Laga girl. She wanted that. She once told me, 'I want to be remembered that way forever.' And she will be.' 'She came with cakes and dreams just 20 days ago' Their final meeting was filled with laughter and planning. 'Just 20 days ago, she visited us with cakes and pastries from her favorite Japanese bakery,' Vinay recalled. 'She said, 'I've had an incredible 20 years... now let's plan the next 20.'' They spoke for hours, discussing new songs, live events, and a fresh creative chapter. 'Everything was falling into place,' he said. 'And now she's gone. Maybe it's true—God takes His favourites early.' With a heavy heart, he added, 'People have asked us to make Kaanta Laga 2 or 3. We never could. And now, we never will. We're retiring the song—like a jersey number—because it belonged to her. It always did.' 'She was a happy soul who loved life' – Shreyas Talpade shares his memories Actor Shreyas Talpade, who worked with Shefali in the ALTBalaji comedy Baby Come Naa, remembered her as 'inherently simple and deeply attached to her family.' 'She became more active on social media during our shoot and soon mastered it,' he told ETimes. 'She was chilled out about work and loved spending quality time with her loved ones. A happy person, full of life. What happened is just too shocking. I pray her family finds strength during these incredibly difficult times.' 'I used to call her Chupdi, my Chupdi' – Hindustani Bhau on their sibling-like bond Vikas Fhatak, popularly known as Hindustani Bhau, became close to Shefali during Bigg Boss 13. 'She was like a sister, like a daughter to me,' he told ANI, his voice trembling. 'I used to call her Chupdi—my Chupdi. That bond was real.' Bhau recalled her strength and described her as 'a daughter who had the heart and responsibility of a son.' He added, 'She took care of her entire family. She had a heart attack, but her heart was never weak.' Their memories together are now painful reminders of her absence. 'Her number is still saved in my mother's phone. But it doesn't ring anymore. That silence... it breaks you,' he said. On Rakshabandhan, she would surprise him with gifts. 'I have so many memories. I cry just thinking of them,' he admitted. 'Why did she have to go like this? All we can do now is pray for her peace.' 'She was a superstar from day one' – Mika Singh bids farewell Singer Mika Singh, who featured alongside Shefali in the hit track Honthon Pe Bas, expressed his sorrow outside the funeral. 'She achieved stardom at an age when most people are still figuring out who they are,' he said. 'Shefali wasn't just a pretty face—she was a performer, a magnet. Whether it was fans or directors, everyone loved her. Wherever she went, she left a mark.' Speaking about her husband, actor Parag Tyagi, Mika said, 'Her mother was inconsolable. Parag... he's shattered. My heart breaks for him. She was his world.' He ended with a poignant reminder: 'Stars like Shefali never die. They live on in our hearts. She was a superstar from day one—and she'll always be remembered that way.' 'I will find you in every lifetime' – Parag Tyagi's moving farewell After her prayer meet, Parag Tyagi finally broke his silence, sharing an emotional post: '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.' In his previous post, he wrote, 'Shefali, meri pari—the ever-eternal Kaanta Laga—was so much more than what met the eye. She was fire wrapped in grace... fiercely driven, yet soft and selfless. She was sab ki maa—always putting others first, always offering comfort. A generous daughter, a devoted wife, and a wonderful mom to Simba.' She lived with love, left with grace Shefali Jariwala lived a life that blended stardom with simplicity, fame with humility. She was a girl next door who became a national icon, yet never lost touch with her roots. Her story isn't just about a viral music video or a TV show. It's about a life well-lived, relationships deeply felt, and memories that will linger—on screens, in hearts, and in the soft rhythm of Kaanta Laga. She may have left the stage, but her spotlight will never dim. May her name be remembered not just as the Kaanta Laga girl, but as Shefali—the performer, the friend, the daughter, the wife, the dreamer, and the star who shone in her own unique light.
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Time of India
4 arrested for assaulting head constable; family allege police brutality
Pilibhit: Four men, including a father and his three sons, were arrested on Sunday for allegedly assaulting a police head constable in Dhaka locality of Puranpur tehsil headquarters in Pilibhit district. According to a complaint filed by head constable Mahaveer Singh, who is attached to the Pawan mobile police unit at Puranpur Kotwali police station, the incident took place past midnight on Saturday while he was on law and order duty with constable Virendra Kumar. Singh claimed he tried to disperse a crowd gathered on a street, following which several people abused and assaulted him. His uniform was torn, and his mobile phone was snatched. He also alleged that the attackers called for his murder on the spot. Puranpur Kotwali SHO Satyendra Kumar said, "Based on his complaint, a case was registered against Salamat Shah, 70, and his sons Sonu Shah, Sikandar Ali, and Tasawar Ali, all in their 30s, under BNS sections 121 (2) (voluntarily causing grievous hurt to deter a public servant from their duty), 132 (criminal force against a public servant to deter them from their duty), 115 (2) (voluntarily causing hurt), 352 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace), 351 (3) (criminal intimidation), and 304 (snatching as a form of theft). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Show Off Your Talent: Enter the Ultimate Creator Contest! Tocsin Media & Marketing LLC Undo " However, the family levelled counter-allegations against the police. Mahmoodan Begum, wife of Salamat Shah, alleged that the confrontation erupted after the constables objected to the cooking of Haleem — a dish prepared overnight for Muharram — outside their home. The head constable allegedly kicked the utensil, scattered the contents on the road, and dumped the burning wood sticks in it. When family members resisted, police allegedly called in reinforcements, forcibly entered their home, vandalised property including three bikes, and assaulted women in the household. "The SHO snatched our written complaint when we tried to appear before the SP and DM during the Thana Samadhan Diwas held in Puranpur on Saturday," said Mahmoodan, adding that police did not let the male family members attend the Muharram procession. Pilibhit SP Abhishek Yadav, confirmed that four accused were arrested and police are also searching for others allegedly involved in the attack on the head constable. "Any further action would be subject to the findings of the investigation," he said.
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Institutions for PwD seek exemption from high power tariff
Chennai: Institutions run for the welfare of differently abled people have sought exemption from high power tariff. After the latest tariff revision, power charges for these institutions increased by 25paise a unit and 6 per kW. The 786 NGOs registered under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act in the state and 393 govt-recognised special schools now have to pay higher bills, despite financial constraints in providing basic amenities to the inmates free of cost. For instance, Nethrodaya in Mogappair spends about 25,000 a month on medicines for 70 inmates. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai It spends as much or more on electricity at 8.8 for every unit, apart from fixed charges of 220 per kW. C Govindakrishnan of Nethrodaya said institutions rendering free services to the differently abled have been unfairly categorized under the LT-IIB(1) category along with govt institutions. "We pay peak-hour consumption charges and electricity tax at 5.28%. These charges are similar to commercial and industrial establishments, despite the fact that our institution is non-profit and provide free residential and support services to people with disabilities," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Show Off Your Talent: Enter the Ultimate Creator Contest! Tocsin Media & Marketing LLC Undo Simachandran, who runs the TN Differently Abled Federation Charitable Trust at Ekkaduthangal, said rooftop solar systems also add to their burden instead of helping them cut down on the bill. "We are tariffed under net feed-in charges, and pay network charges too. At least, it should be under the net-metering category so we get some benefit," he said. "We receive donations for food, medicines, and clothes for the inmates, but electricity bills have become a major burden," he added. While the govt continues to provide free power to farmers and has absorbed the domestic tariff hike this year, institutions serving PwD (persons with disabilities) receive no such relief. Govindrakrishnan wrote to TNPDCL last year seeking lower tariffs for institutions for the differently abled, but he received a reply saying they are charged the same as govt institutions and recategorizing consumers is a policy decision. Now, he has written to CM Stalin urging him to exempt such institutions from power tariff. "To start with, 18 schools run by persons with disabilities for persons with disabilities should be exempted from the tariff," he added.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bigg Boss OTT 3 fame Adnaan Shaikh shares adorable video reciting Azaan to his newborn son
Popular social media personality and Bigg Boss OTT 3 Fame Adnaan Shaikh has entered a new and beautiful chapter of fatherhood. On July 4, Adnaan took to Instagram to share an Adorable video that has since gone viral, leaving his fans and followers teary-eyed and deeply moved. In the video, Adnaan is seen gently cradling his newborn baby boy in his arms while reciting the Azaan (Islamic call to prayer) softly into his ear, a sacred tradition followed in many Muslim families shortly after a child's birth. This act is meant to bless the baby and welcome him into the world with faith, love, and prayer. The moment, captured with raw emotion and spiritual depth, beautifully reflects Adnaan's softer side, one that fans rarely get to see. Known for his energetic content, charming presence, and popularity among Gen Z, this video reveals the emotional and grounded side of the digital star. The caption may have been minimal, but the emotions in the video said it all. Fans flooded the comments section with heartfelt congratulations and blessings. Words like 'Mashallah,' 'goosebumps,' and 'tears in my eyes' dominated the responses, showing just how deeply the video resonated with viewers. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Show Off Your Talent: Enter the Ultimate Creator Contest! Tocsin Media & Marketing LLC Undo This isn't just a personal moment shared online, it's a universal emotion that transcends language and religion. Adnaan's video is a reminder of the small, sacred traditions that make life meaningful. As he embarks on this new journey as a father, fans are looking forward to seeing more glimpses of this new phase in his life. One thing is certain Adnaan's journey into fatherhood has begun with love, prayer, and a bond that's already unbreakable. Adnaan Shaikh On Sudden Eviction, Elvish Yadav Is Criminal, Lovekesh Kataria 'Accha Insaan Hai'
Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Chest pain cases surge by 15% in twin cities
Hubballi: Hospitals in Hubballi-Dharwad have reported an average 15% surge in chest pain-related cases following a spate of heart attack deaths among youth. Cardiologists, however, say most complaints are unrelated to cardiac issues and are likely due to the cold weather. Experts noted an overall rise in heart ailments post-Covid, with this month's panic linked to incidents reported from Hassan and nearby districts. Many patients now opt for full-body health check-ups, driven by both fear and rising health awareness. Dr Rajkumar Hiremath, head of the department of cardiology, KMC RI Hospital, told TOI that the number of patients increased by 10-15% compared to previous months. "Most male patients, aged about 40, are being brought by their wives. Among 15 such patients, only 3 to 4 are suffering from minor to major cardiac issues. After media reports, stress and anxiety have been seen among such patients. Many request ECG, Echo, and other tests but test negative for all of them," he shared. Dr GB Sattur, a veteran cardio-diabetologist, told TOI that although there is a surge of patients with chest pain post-Covid, an additional surge is observed this month. "The worrisome issue is that many youngsters and middle-aged persons are panicking over their chest pain. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Show Off Your Talent: Enter the Ultimate Creator Contest! Tocsin Media & Marketing LLC Undo Out of 10 patients, only 3 to 4 have cardiac issues, while the other 6 to 7 are suffering from chest pain due to the cold weather. If they are coming after awareness, that is a welcome step, but coming due to fear is not a good sign," he analysed. He suggested that if one knows the two causes — lifestyle and heredity — of cardiac issues, there won't be panic or anxiety over heart attacks in society. Dr Narendra S Hiregoudar, an interventional cardiologist at Suchirayu Hospital, shared that he found only one patient, aged about 30 years, suffering from cardiac issues in the last four days out of 200 patients consulted him. "That patient also has a poor health history with the consumption of tobacco products, alcohol, obesity, and other clusters of factors. We are observing the surge from a week where the younger population is coming up with chest-related issues," Dr Narendra said. "Fast food items increase body weight which can cause heart diseases. The increasing screen time among homemakers is another reason," he explained.
