In a shocking event, the girl who mesmerized the music video world with her debut album, “Kanta Laga,” Shefali Jariwala, passed away late Friday night. Shefali Jariwala, known as the “Kaanta Laga Girl,” was an actress, model, and reality TV personality.
She suffered a cardiac arrest at home in Andheri, Mumbai. Parag Tyagi rushed her to Bellevue Multispecialty Hospital, where she was declared dead on arrival. Her body underwent a postmortem at Cooper Hospital, with the exact cause pending confirmation.
Early Life and Career
Shefali Jariwala was born on November 24, 1982, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Some sources list her birth date as December 15, 1982. Her father, Satish Jariwala, was a businessman, while her mother, Sunita Jariwala, was employed at the State Bank of India. She had a sister, Shivani Jariwala, who lives in Dubai with her family.
Shefali attended Jamnabai Narsee School, Gandhi Nagar, for her early education. She later pursued a degree in information technology at Sardar Patel College of Engineering in Mumbai.
Kanta Laga Girl
Shefali entered the entertainment industry in 2002 with the music video “Kaanta Laga” by DJ Doll. The song’s catchy remix and her bold performance made her an overnight sensation. She moved to Mumbai to pursue modeling and acting opportunities.
This debut opened doors to additional music videos and her first film role. She also did music videos of “Kabhi Aar Kabhi Paar,” “Maal Bhari Aahe,” “Pyar Hamein Kis Mode Pe Le Aaya.”
Later Work of – Shefali Jariwala
Her appearance in Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) featured a cameo alongside Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar. She also did item numbers in “Aithe Enti” in 2004 and “Hudugaru” in 2011. On television, her stint on “Bigg Boss 13 (2019)” as a wild card contestant highlighted her personality.
Shefali also did web series like Baby Come Naa (2018) and Booo Sabki Phategi (2019). She also participated in reality shows like “Boogie Woogie” and “Nach Baliye.” In 2024, she did a TV series, “Shaitani Rasmein.”
Personal Life and Death
Shefali married Harmeet Singh of Meet Bros in 2004. The marriage between Shefali and Harmeet Singh ended in 2009 due to allegations of abuse. She wed actor Parag Tyagi in 2014. The couple had no children but expressed interest in adoption.
Shefali Jariwala’s sudden death was a shock, leaving her fans, friends and family in mourning. Many of her friends and colleagues from the industry share their condolences on social media.
Industry Response
Mika Singh expressed shock on Instagram. He described Shefali as a dear friend and said that she would be remembered for her grace and spirit. Aly Goni, an actor, shared a photo on Instagram Stories with “RIP Shefali” and tweeted about his disbelief, calling life unpredictable. Karishma Tanna posted on Instagram Stories, labeling the news unbelievable and noting her departure came too soon.
Rashami Desai, a Bigg Boss 13 co-contestant, shared a photo with a message. She admitted struggling to process the news and praised Shefali’s character, stating she would be deeply missed. Arjun Bijlani posted a picture on Instagram Stories, calling her death unbelievable and paying tribute. Shalin Bhanot offered condolences on Instagram Stories, expressing disbelief and seeking strength for her family. Sunil Pal, shared a video recalling their live show collaborations.
Kiku Sharda wrote on social media about working with her on web shows. He noted her energy and smile, calling her a beautiful soul and wishing her peace. Ashoke Pandit commented on the industry loss. He described her as a fine actress and good human being, emphasizing her young age at death. Munmun Dutta urged respect for the family’s privacy in an Instagram note, finding it hard to accept the loss of a talented colleague. Paras Chhabra, her contestant in Bigg Boss 13, wrote, ‘Kiski zindagi kitni likhi hai, koi nahi jaanta. Om Shanti.’
Shefali Jariwala on IMDB
