Shefali Jariwala (15 December 1982 – 27 June 2025) was an Indian actress and model who rose to fame as the “Kaanta Laga girl” after the chart‑topping 2002 remix music video. Her striking presence led to a career in music videos, films, web series, and reality TV. She competed in Nach Baliye 5 (2012) and Nach Baliye 7 (2015) alongside her husband Parag Tyagi, and later appeared as a wild‑card contestant on Bigg Boss 13 in 2019
🎬 Career Highlights
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Debuted with Kaanta Laga (2002), becoming a household name
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Appeared in Kannada film Hudugaru (2011) and Bollywood cameo in Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)
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Lead roles in web series Baby Come Naa (2018) and Booo Sabki Phategi (2019)
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Reality TV stints: Nach Baliye (with husband Parag Tyagi), Bigg Boss 13
🎭 Personal Life & Background
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Born in Mumbai, educated at Sardar Patel College of Engineering, pursuing a degree in Computer Applications or IT
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Married twice: first to harmeet Singh (2004–2009), then married Parag Tyagi in 2015
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Open about her struggle with epilepsy since age 15; used fitness, exercise, and mental health advocacy as her coping tools
🕊️ Death & Legacy
Shefali tragically passed away in Mumbai on the night of 27 June 2025. Reports indicate she suffered sudden cardiac arrest at home and was pronounced dead on arrival at Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital in Andheri. Hospital staff (and her husband, Parag Tyagi) confirmed she had expired before arrival. Her death at age 42 sent shockwaves across fans, colleagues, and the entertainment world.
Shefali leaves behind a legacy as a bold, unapologetic performer who seamlessly transitioned from engineering student to pop-culture icon. Her contributions to Indian pop music videos and reality television continue to resonate.
