Actor Shefali Jariwala Passes Away at 42, Anti-Ageing and Vitamin Supplements Found at Her
Mumbai | June 30, 2025: Actor and model Shefali Jariwala, best known for her appearance in the 2002 hit song ‘Kaanta Laga’, passed away on Friday, June 27, at the age of 42. Her sudden demise has left fans and the film industry in shock.
Shefali was rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital in Mumbai by her husband, Parag Tyagi, and three others, but was declared dead on arrival, according to hospital staff.
Supplements Found During Police Search
During the investigation, Mumbai Police recovered anti-ageing tablets, skin glow supplements, and vitamin pills from Shefali’s apartment in Andheri. According to a report by Hindustan Times, two boxes of beauty and wellness supplements were found during the collection of the panchnama, a legal investigation document.
Shefali’s family clarified that she had been consuming the tablets without any doctor’s prescription, but they maintained that the supplements had not negatively impacted her health.
Unclear Cause of Death, Postmortem Awaited
While initial reports suggested that Shefali may have suffered a cardiac arrest, Mumbai Police later stated that the exact cause of death remains undetermined. Doctors at RN Cooper Hospital, where her body was sent for postmortem, now suspect that a sudden drop in blood pressure could have led to her death.
According to husband Parag Tyagi’s statement to police, Shefali had been fasting for a Satyanarayan Pooja at their home and had also collapsed the day before, shortly after eating.
No Foul Play Suspected
Authorities have confirmed that no foul play is suspected at this time. A case of Accidental Death (ADR) has been registered. The final confirmation regarding the cause of death will be determined after the postmortem report is released.
Shefali was cremated at Mumbai’s Oshiwara Crematorium on Saturday evening, a day after her death.
About Shefali Jariwala
Shefali Jariwala gained nationwide fame in 2002 with her appearance in the music video ‘Kaanta Laga’ at the age of 20. She later participated in several reality TV shows, including Bigg Boss and Nach Baliye, where she appeared alongside her husband, actor Parag Tyagi.
The entertainment industry continues to mourn the untimely loss of the actress, remembered for her iconic debut and continued presence in Indian pop culture.
