‘Mat Karo’: Grieving Parag Tyagi Pleads With Paps After Wife Shefali Jariwala’s Death
A heartbreaking video of a distraught Parag Tyagi pleading with paparazzi to stop filming him has emerged, after the shocking death of his wife, actress Shefali Jariwala. The ‘Kaanta Laga’ star passed away at the age of 42 on Friday night after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest.
On Saturday, as Tyagi arrived at Mumbai’s Cooper Hospital where Shefali’s body was taken for a post-mortem, he was mobbed by a crowd of photographers. Visibly shattered and struggling to make his way through, Tyagi was seen joining his hands in a desperate plea, saying, “Please, mat karo” (Please, don’t do this).
The video, which has since gone viral, sparked immediate outrage online, with fans and social media users slamming the paparazzi for their insensitivity. “Paps, have some compassion, leave him alone,” read one comment. Another user wrote, “Please leave him alone, why are you people behaving like that? Have some compassion, please.”
Shefali Jariwala was reportedly rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital by her husband on Friday night but was declared dead on arrival. While initial reports suggest a cardiac arrest, Mumbai Police are investigating and awaiting the results of the post-mortem to confirm the exact cause of death.
The actress, who shot to fame with the iconic 2002 music video ‘Kaanta Laga’, was a popular face in the entertainment industry. She and Parag Tyagi, who married in 2014, were a much-loved couple, having showcased their chemistry on the dance reality show ‘Nach Baliye 5’.
The news of her sudden demise has sent shockwaves through the industry. Tributes have poured in from friends and colleagues. Singer Mika Singh wrote, “I am deeply shocked, saddened and feeling a heavy heart. Our beloved star and my dear friend Shefali Jariwala has left us.” Actors Aly Goni, Rashami Desai, and Paras Chhabra also took to social media to express their grief and offer condolences.
