Shefali Jariwala dies at 42: Who was Kaanta Laga girl, her husband, Bollywood debut opposite Salman Khan and connection with Sidharth Shukla
'Kaanta Laga' girl Shefali Jariwala died of cardiac arrest on the night of Friday, June 28, 2025, with her husband Parag Tyagi by her side
Last Updated: 12.20 PM, Jul 01, 2025
Shefali Jariwala is no more. The 42-year-old is declared to dead following a cardiac arrest. Jariwala, who gained fame as the 'Kaanta Laga girl,' reportedly had her husband, TV actor Parag Tyagi by her side during her final moments. Everything you need to know...
Who was Shefali Jariwala?
You probably know Shefali Jariwala as the Kaanta Laga girl. She became a model-actor and was married to TV actor Parag Tyagi after her divorce from Meet Brothers' Harmeet back in 2009. Although she had a history with seizures and depression, she overcame them after the age of 15. Jariwala was also a part of Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 13, which was won by Sidharth Shukla.
How did Shefali Jariwala die?
Early reports state that Shefali Jariwala suffered a cardiac arrest late on Friday night (June 27, 2025). She was with Parag Tyagi and a few friends. They rushed her to the hospital, where she was declared dead on arrival. The doctors are reported to have stated that Jariwala was on anti-ageing treatment. Her friend, on the other hand, claims that she took
Shefali Jariwala's Bollywood debut and more
Shefali Jariwala had made her Bollywood debut in Akshay Kumar-Salman Khan's movie Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, that starred Priyanka Chopra as the female lead. She was seen in the Kannada film Hudugaru in 2011. Her last on-screen appearance was on the TV show Shaitani Rasmein which ended on January 4 this year. Jariwala also explored OTT through Baby Come Naa in 2018.
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Shefali Jariwala's connection with Sidharth Shukla
Shefali Jariwala was close to her Bigg Boss 13 co-contestant Sidharth Shukla at one point of time. The two were reported to be dating, post which they appeared on Salman Khan's reality show together. One big fight later, the duo went to being cordial. Among the many moments, a photo of Shefali remembering Sidharth Shukla on his death anniversary (in 2024) is going viral. Jariwala was a part of Shukla's team towards the end of the show and cheered for him. He eventually won Bigg Boss 13 and remains the most iconic winner of the reality show.