Shefali Jariwala Wanted to Be Remembered as the 'Kaanta Laga Girl'; Fans Recall Iconic Interview

Jun 28, 2025 Komal Das

Actor-model Shefali Jariwala, famously known as the "Kaanta Laga Girl," passed away at 42 due to cardiac arrest late on Friday night

[{"selector":"#anim-a844c7a0-3b76-459b-9f2f-73832f6ca0b5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(4.733766179820485%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8907dd72-a635-4714-89e0-e2a1c9b89ba4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":1000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

She was brought dead to Bellevue Hospital in Mumbai. Her husband, Parag Tyagi, was seen leaving the hospital, devastated by the loss

[{"selector":"#anim-856e376b-5d42-4dbe-9e04-3748cafc26bb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fd2edeee-0e5a-4b0a-b2c1-81c9b5372ec7","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":1000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Reports of her passing left fans and the entertainment industry in shock. Her body was sent to Cooper Hospital for a postmortem examination

[{"selector":"#anim-c99c8ffd-e5aa-4c77-8083-5c49cef88333 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3511aa00-e9c2-494a-8c4c-276ff05e52bb","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":1000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Bigg Boss co-star Aly Goni expressed his grief, calling her demise shocking and heartbreaking. Divyanka Tripathi commented, saying the news was unbelievable

[{"selector":"#anim-ebde1525-e5af-4967-a791-8beccbd8b44e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-95538f8c-0ded-47b2-9d70-096e5ee1e99f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":1000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Tehseen Poonawalla reflected on her passing and the earlier loss of their Bigg Boss 13 co-star Sidharth Shukla, describing life as truly unpredictable

[{"selector":"#anim-d1e66130-0ada-433f-9da3-147c0756f188 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-3.552713678800501e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b58faf1c-a04a-4f5e-88ef-7437b4365dcd","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":1000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Singer Mika Singh shared a heartfelt tribute, saying she will always be remembered for her grace, smile, and vibrant personality. Fans and colleagues echoed his sentiments

[{"selector":"#anim-27d4da1b-916f-49bb-97dd-ddbef75a61cb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ef4cb342-8b52-42c0-90f6-53282329c4a3","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":1000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

An old interview resurfaced, where Shefali proudly said, “There can only be one Kaanta Laga girl in the world, and that is me. I want to be known as the Kaanta Laga girl till the day I die”

[{"selector":"#anim-827d12b5-9c88-44db-baaf-364a2cbe9606 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5bb22db1-1155-4077-ae0b-de6d42fde3ba","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":1000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Fans remembered her as the iconic "Kaanta Laga Girl," whose unforgettable legacy will always be cherished

[{"selector":"#anim-bfe7d40f-3d8f-42a3-a7c7-55e36aa3f8f8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(19.16910742996815%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-888e4d86-a60e-435f-b1df-2eb8d9c45b9a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":1000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Read More Lights, Camera, Controversy: 29 Celebs Under ED Scanner UNESCO Removes 3 African Sites from “In Danger” List Earth Spins Faster: July 9, 2025 Sets Record for Shortest Day McDonald’s Revamps U.S. Menu with Global Favorites