Shefali Jariwala (15 December 1982 – 27 June 2025) was an Indian actress and model, primarily known for her work in Hindi music videos, films, and television.[1][2][3] She gained widespread recognition with her appearance in the 2002 remix music video Kaanta Laga, which earned her the nickname "Kaanta Laga Girl". She went on to appear in several Hindi films, including a supporting role in Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004). Over the years, she featured in multiple reality television shows, such as Nach Baliye 5 and Nach Baliye 7, both alongside her husband Parag Tyagi. In 2019, she participated as a wild card contestant in Bigg Boss 13. She also starred in web series, including ALT Balaji's Baby Come Naa (2018), in which she played the female lead opposite Shreyas Talpade.[4]
Jariwala began her career in the entertainment industry with appearances in music videos. She rose to prominence with the 2002 remix video of the song Kaanta Laga, which became a popular hit and brought her widespread recognition. The success of the video led to her being popularly referred to as the Kaanta Laga girl, a moniker she has acknowledged in interviews.[13][11]
Shefali Jariwala at Sunidhi Chauhan's wedding reception, 2012
She made her first reality television appearance in 2008 on the dance show Boogie Woogie.[9] She later participated in Nach Baliye 5 (2012–2013), and in Nach Baliye 7 (2015–2016) alongside her husband Parag Tyagi.[15] In November 2019, she entered the 13th season of the reality television show Bigg Boss as a wild card contestant.[9] Her on-screen dynamic with fellow contestant Sidharth Shukla garnered significant attention from viewers, and her participation contributed to renewed public recognition.[11]
Personal life
In public interviews, Jariwala spoke about being diagnosed with epilepsy as a teenager. She experienced her first seizure at the age of 15 and underwent medical treatment for ten years. She credited yoga and fitness practices with helping her manage the condition and rebuild her self-confidence.[11][13]
In 2004, Jariwala married Harmeet Singh, a musician and one half of the duo Meet Brothers. The couple divorced in 2009, following allegations of domestic abuse made by Jariwala.[10][16]
In August 2014, she married actor Parag Tyagi, following a four-year relationship.[17][18][19]
Death
Jariwala died on 27 June 2025 at the age of 42, following a cardiac arrest at her residence in Oshiwara, Mumbai.[20][21][22][23] According to police sources, she had taken her routine medication that evening along with an anti-aging injection she had reportedly been using for several years under medical supervision. Later that night, her blood pressure dropped significantly and she began shivering, prompting her family to rush her to the hospital. It was reported that she had been fasting that day for a religious ceremony, which may have contributed to complications. Forensic teams collected medical samples from her residence for further investigation. Her last rites were performed on 28 June 2025 at the Oshiwara crematorium in Mumbai.[24]
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