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Shefali Jariwala passed away at 42.Bigg Boss 13’s Aarti Singh shared an emotional tribute.
Shefali Jariwala died of a cardiac arrest at the age of 42.
Shefali Jariwala, who rose to fame with the iconic music video Kaanta Laga in the early 2000s, passed away at the age of 42. Shefali, who rose to fame with the iconic Kaanta Laga remix, was also a known face on Indian television. She was a part of Bigg Boss 13, where she shared screen space with several popular TV personalities including the late Sidharth Shukla, Rashami Desai and Govinda’s niece, Aarti Singh.
Following the shocking news of Shefali’s sudden demise, Aarti Singh shared a long, emotional post remembering her close friend. In the heartfelt tribute, Aarti described Shefali as a gentle soul and recalled her as a “super happy child” whose warmth and energy touched everyone around her. Aarti was also present at Shefali’s last rites and was seen crying inconsolably as Shefali’s mortal remains were carried out of her residence for the final journey to the crematorium.
Aarti wrote, “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.”
Still in disbelief, Aarti continued, “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.”
As per initial reports, the actor suffered a sudden cardiac arrest late Thursday night, between June 27 and 28. She was rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital in Mumbai by Parag Tyagi and three close aides. Tragically, doctors declared her brought dead upon arrival. Shefali Jariwala’s death has sent shockwaves across the nation. Her last rites were performed at the Oshiwara crematorium.

Shreyanka Mazumdar is Chief Sub Editor of the entertainment team at News18. With an unbridled passion for all things Bollywood, she loves deep-diving into the glitz and glamour of the entertainment world, bring…Read More
Shreyanka Mazumdar is Chief Sub Editor of the entertainment team at News18. With an unbridled passion for all things Bollywood, she loves deep-diving into the glitz and glamour of the entertainment world, bring… Read More
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