Actress Shefali Jariwala, 42, passed away on Friday night at her home in Mumbai. According to reports, Shefali collapsed at home, after which her husband, Parag Tyagi, along with friends, rushed her to a nearby hospital, where she was declared dead. Although officials from Mumbai Police said they do not suspect any foul play in the death of the actor, the cause of death has not yet been confirmed. Shefali was laid to rest on Saturday evening by her husband Parag, her father Satish, and her sister Shivani Jariwala.
After Shefali Jariwala’s cremation, her husband, Parag Tyagi, spoke to the media and urged them not to sensationalize the tragedy. He said, “Please mazak drama mat banaega main sab se request karta hu, meri pari ke liye pray kijiyega aap sab log (Please don’t make this into a joke or drama. Pray for my Pari, you all). Wherever she is, she stays happy and is at peace, that’s all I want.” He also later asked the media to stop filming.
Shefali Jariwala’s sudden demise sent a shockwave throughout the industry. Many celebs, including Arti Singh, Mahira Sharma, Rashami Desai, and Paras Chhabra, were also present at the funeral.
On Sunday morning, Shefali’s friend Arti Singh shared photos of the actor on Instagram and wrote, “I just can’t believe it. TIL the time I saw u yest. I couldn’t. We just met in gym week back and u said Arti tere liye bohut khushi hoti hai. Tu khush hai na. Sath mein cardio karenge. We made plans just a week back. Whenever someone asked kis kis se aaj bhi baat karte ho dosti hai I use to say SHEFU. I never thought in my wildest dreams u would go. U were a crazy super happy child..u gave me love and blessing always. Never ever spoke or gossip about anyone. Clean at heart. Why why why god would do this. I love u and wil always love you. I was always in awe of your beauty. When u entered big boss I couldn’t take my eyes of u. Shadi se pehle u calling every day like A sister facial Kara le. Kaam bata..u and bhaiya were happy like thier own real sister getting married. My heart goes to uncle aunty. It broke my soul to see them like tht. Parag bhaiya I hv seen he kept u and pampered u like a child. we will wil cry we wil mourn but wil move on but family they wil suffer all thier life. I don’t wnat to say u hv gone to heaven or a better place. This was not the time to go only. U had to spread more smiles and happiness and love..U wil always always always be my special friend… i know life is unpredictable but we tend to forget tht. I hate writing rip. I pray u are happy and your soul is happy. And your family get strength. I love u, my SHEFU.”
Shefali Jariwala was popular for her appearance in the music video of the “Kaanta Laga” remix. She had also appeared with Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Priyanka Chopra in Mujhse Shaadi Karogi. Shefali gained immense popularity after she participated in Bigg Boss 13 alongside the late Siddharth Shukla.
