Shefali Jariwala of Kaanta Laga Fame Dies at 42 in Mumbai
Actor Shefali Jariwala, widely known as the ‘Kaanta Laga’ girl and a contestant on Bigg Boss 13, passed away on the night of June 27, 2025, reportedly from a sudden cardiac arrest. She was brought to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital in Andheri by her husband, Parag Tyagi, but was declared dead on arrival. Her body was later transferred to Cooper Hospital in Mumbai for a post‑mortem at 12:30 am, hospital officials said .
Local police and forensic teams visited her Andheri residence overnight, conducting a thorough search. Authorities noted that while the death is presumed cardiac arrest, the involvement of investigators suggests a need to rule out suspicious circumstances .
Friends from the industry, including Bigg Boss co-stars, were seen at the hospital, with moments captured of a visibly grief‑stricken Parag Tyagi leaving the premises late night .
The entertainment world expressed shock and grief. Social media overflowed with condolences, as fans remembered her for early work and recent reality‑TV presence. Many praised her candidness about health struggles—including epilepsy and mental health—which had inspired many .
Shefali Jariwala shot to fame with the viral 2002 music video Kaanta Laga, earning the moniker ‘Kaanta Laga Girl’. She later appeared in Salman Khan’s Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, joined reality shows such as Boogie Woogie, Nach Baliye 5 & 7, participated in Bigg Boss 13, and starred in the web series Baby Come Naa .
Her open discussions on epilepsy—she first had a seizure at 15—helped destigmatise the condition and won her admiration beyond entertainment circles .
Medical officials at Cooper Hospital indicated that the post-mortem report will confirm the exact cause of death. Mumbai Police have kept all options open, including foul play, pending forensic findings .
Shefali’s sudden passing at 42 highlights the increase in unexpected cardiac events among relatively young public figures—following a similar death four years ago of Bigg Boss winner Sidharth Shukla, also due to cardiac arrest at 40. These incidents have prompted broader public awareness about cardiovascular health .
Her death has left a void in pop culture and reality TV. The final rites will be held after the post-mortem is completed.
