Shefali Jariwala was a well-known Indian actress and a pop dancer. She got famous after her music video “Kaanta Laga” in the early 2000s. After coming this music video, people often called her the “Kaanta Laga Girl”, and she became as popular as a pop dancer in Indian culture. Shefali Jariwala will always be remembered for her bold style, graceful dance, and confident personality.
Early Life
Shefali Jariwala was born in a middle-class family on 15 December 1982, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. She grew up in her family and was good in her studies. Shefali experienced numerous challenges during her childhood.
She had completed her graduation in Computer Applications from Sardar Patel College of Engineering (Government college in Mumbai). Even though she studied technology, but she has been fond of dancing from her childhood. She had taken part in many dance performances during her schooling time.
Journey to Fame
Shefali Jariwala started her career in 2002 with a remix song called “Kaanta Laga”, which became a superhit song. She became famous after this song overnight star. People had gone crazy about her stylish look and bold dance moves. The song was played everywhere, from discos to TV channels, and people still remember her as the Kaanta Laga Girl.
After the “Kaanta Laga” music video, she got featured in other music videos and small roles in many movies. One of her film appearances was in “Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)”, where she played a small character named “Bijli”. She also acted in a Kannada film, Hudugaru (2011), in a song performance.
TV Shows & Web Series
- Shefali was seen in the dance show Boogie Woogie in 2008.
- She has participated in Nach Baliye 5 and later in Nach Baliye 7 along with her husband, Mr. Parag Tyagi.
- She was also in Bigg Boss 13 in 2019, entering the house as a wild-card contestant and making a big impact. Her maturity, persona, and her friendship with Sidharth Shukla were well-liked.
- In 2018, she played a lead role in a web series called Baby Come Naa with actor Shreyas Talpade.
- She was also seen in the supernatural show Shaitani Rasmein in 2024.
Personal Life
- She first married Harmeet Singh (from the music duo Meet Bros) in 2004. However, their relationship ended in divorce in 2009, and she later spoke about facing domestic violence during that time.
- In 2014, she married Parag Tyagi, a TV actor. The couple was seen together on several reality shows and was admired for their chemistry.
- She always dreamt of adopting a baby girl. She had spoken openly about her desire to be a mother and how hard it was to go through the legal process of adoption in India.
Sudden Death
Sadly, Shefali passed away on 27 June 2025, at the young age of 42. She was rushed to the hospital, where she was declared dead. Cardiac arrest (heart failure) was reported as the cause in the reports. Some media reports said she had received cosmetic injections and possibly had been fasting, but the precise cause is still under investigation. Her death shocked fans across the country.
People always remember to Shefali Jariwala for her bold style, graceful dance, and confident personality. She was more than just a performer.
Her life showed that behind the glamour, she was a strong and sensitive woman who always tried to make a difference in the world.
Conclusion
Unfortunately, Shefali died on 27 June 2025 at the age of 42. She was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead. Shefali Jariwala was a strong personality whose inspired many people. Her life showed that behind the glamour, she was a strong and sensitive woman who tried to make a difference in the world. From handling health challenges to shining on screen, and from standing strong in her personal life to dreaming of motherhood, she lived a life full of courage and passion. Her story will continue to inspire generations.
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