Who Is Shefali Jariwala?
Shefali Jariwala (real name Shefali Jariwaala aka Kaanta Laga Girl) shot India into the limelight with her iconic music video to a remix named Kaanta Laga in 2002– so since then she has been a pop icon and superstar of music video remixes.
Early Fame & Selective Film Career
In spite of her instant popularity, she preferred good to quantity:
- An appearance in Bollywood in 2004 film Mujhse Shaadi Karogi as Bijli .
- The southern corridor launched its first Kannada movie Hudugaru (2011).
- Selectively took only a few parts in films because of her health experience and values .
Reality TV & Web Series Highlights
- Reality show: By dance: Boogie Woogie (2008), Nach Baliye 5 and 7 with husband Parag Tyagi.
- It all started with the Bigg Boss 13 (201910 as the daring wildcard participant- leading to fresh stardom and debates on her relationship status with Sidharth Shukla.
- Web series debut: Baby Come Naa (2018) of ALT Balaji in which she stars as Sarah alongside Shreyas Talpade.
Hidden Battle: Childhood Epilepsy & Mental Health
Shefali’s success was shadowed by a profound personal battle:
- She suffered her first epilepsy seizure at age 15 due to intense stress and anxiety .
- Shared openly: “I had an epilepsy seizure at the age of 15… stress and anxiety can lead to seizures.”
- The condition affected her confidence, career choices, and mental health—she remained seizure‑free later through yoga, mindfulness, and lifestyle discipline .
Personal Life & Relationships
- Married Harmeet Singh (Meet Bros) in 2005; divorced in 2009 amid abuse allegations.
- Tied the knot with a TV actor Parag Tyagi in 2014; he is especially supportive and by her side throughout her health challenges and the processes of the reality-TV show.
- Maintained a warm connection with ex Bigg Boss co-contestant Sidharth Shukla; last social media post paid tribute to him .
Sudden Death: Cardiac Arrest at 42
- She passed away unexpectedly just after midnight on June 27, 2025, at her Andheri, Mumbai home; rushed to Bellevue Hospital, where she was declared brought dead.
- Media reported cardiac arrest as the cause; post‑mortem at Cooper Hospital revealed no evident heart weakness, sparking further conspiracy theories .
- Experts speculated a possible link between neurological stress from epilepsy and sudden cardiac issues—a phenomenon known as SUDEP—sparking calls to raise awareness about heart health in epilepsy sufferers.
Public & Celebrity Reaction
- Grieving husband Parag Tyagi was seen devastated at the hospital .
- Stars like Kashmera Shah, Hindustani Bhau, Arti Singh, Aly Goni, Mika Singh, and Paras Chhabra publicly shared their shock and sorrow .
- Fans and media continue to celebrate her as a fitness icon and fashion trendsetter, praising her last Instagram post—a video encouraging positive living that went viral after her passing .
Final Thoughts
The story of Shefali, who started off as a vivacious Kaanta Laga to her candid life with epilepsy and her untimely death in the prime of her youth at the tender age of 42, is a strong legacy of its own. She smashed the stigma, motivated millions of admirers and supported the necessity of mind and cardiac health awareness. The surprise she had of her viral influence proves that even the shortest moments of bravery and sincerity can brighten people up.