Bollywood Shocked by Mysterious Death of "Kaanta Laga" Star Shefali Jariwala

The Bollywood world was stunned by the sudden death of actress Shefali Jariwala, famed for her iconic performance in the “Kaanta Laga” music video, who passed away at the age of 42 under mysterious circumstances. She reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest at her home in Andheri, Mumbai, and was rushed to the hospital by her husband, only to be pronounced dead upon arrival.

Her passing triggered an outpouring of grief from fans and fellow artists like Mika Singh, Aly Goni, and Tehseen Poonawalla, with heartfelt tributes praising her as a “beautiful soul gone too soon.”

Mumbai police have launched an investigation into the cause of death, focusing on whether a combination of an anti-ageing injection—taken on an empty stomach—and other medications could have triggered a fatal drop in blood pressure. An autopsy was conducted at Cooper Hospital, though definitive results have not yet been released.

Shefali’s career spanned from appearances on reality shows like Bigg Boss 13 to a cameo in the 2004 hit film Mujhse Shaadi Karogi. Her funeral in Oshiwara was attended by her husband Parag Tyagi and several colleagues, many of whom were visibly emotional, reflecting the shock of losing a vibrant talent so abruptly.

As the investigation continues, fans and colleagues are calling for transparency around her cause of death, hoping for clarity and raising awareness about the hidden health risks celebrities often face.