Bollywood and television star Shefali Jariwala, widely known as the Kaanta Laga girl and a popular Bigg Boss 13 contestant, tragically died in Mumbai on the night of June 27, 2025. After she suffered a sudden cardiac arrest at her Andheri residence, her family rushed her to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital. Despite their swift action, doctors declared her dead on arrival.

Police action and investigation

Shortly after receiving the alert around one in the morning, the Mumbai police launched their procedures. They sent her body to Cooper Hospital for a post mortem examination. Furthermore, a police team along with forensic experts visited the residence to carry out detailed investigations. While the final report is still awaited, early findings strongly point to cardiac arrest as the cause of death.

Heartfelt tributes from the industry

Meanwhile, the entertainment fraternity reacted with deep shock and sadness. Many celebrities, including Mika Singh, Kamya Punjabi, Himanshi Khurana, Aly Goni, Kushal Tandon and Rashami Desai, took to social media to share their tributes. In particular, they remembered her as a kind and vibrant soul who left too soon. Moreover, several of her Bigg Boss 13 colleagues expressed how deeply the news had affected them.

Her inspiring journey

Born on December fifteen, nineteen eighty two in Mumbai, Shefali rose to fame in two thousand two with the chart topping music video Kaanta Laga. Later, she charmed audiences through her appearances in Nach Baliye and Bigg Boss thirteen. On the personal front, she married Harmeet Singh in two thousand four, and after their divorce, tied the knot with actor Parag Tyagi in two thousand fifteen. Throughout her career, Shefali spoke openly about her battles with epilepsy and depression. As a result, she inspired countless fans with her honesty and courage.