Mumbai: Actor Shefali Jariwala, best known for her iconic single Kaanta Laga, passed away Friday night, a hospital source said.
She was 42.
Jariwala was rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital in suburban Mumbai by her husband, actor Parag Tyagi.
“She was brought to the hospital around 11:15 pm. The on-duty doctor declared her dead on arrival,” a hospital source said.
As per media reports, Jariwala died of a heart attack though there was no official statement yet from the family or her representatives.
Jariwala gained popularity through her participation in reality shows like “Nach Baliye”, a dance-based show series, with her husband, and later, Salman Khan-hosted “Bigg Boss 13”.
Jariwala’s sudden death has shocked many industry friends and colleagues, who expressed grief.
Singer Mika Singh said he is unable to fathom the news about the death of his dearest friend, Jariwala.
“I’m deeply shocked, saddened, and feeling a heavy heart… Our beloved star and my dearest friend @shefalijariwala has left us. Still can’t believe it. You will always be remembered for your grace, smile, and spirit. Om Shanti,” Singh wrote.
“I can’t get over this news…my heart is sinking. Shefali,” actor Kamya Punjabi wrote.
Actor Aly Goni wrote, “RIP Shefali.”
Actress Antara Biswas, known professionally as Monalisa, took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and shared a throwback picture with Shefali from the Ganeshotsav celebrations.
She wrote, “Will Miss You Shefali. Still Not Being able to Believe This Life is Sach mein Unpredictable. I Always Adored Your Happy Positive Nature And your Aura Always Created Magic++ #restinpeace Friend”.
Actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee also shared a throwback picture of herself with the actress, and wrote, “Oh God Shefali. Still can’t process it. Om Shanti”.
Actor Rithvik Dhanjani wrote, “Om Shanti. Hoping the family finds the strength through these times”.
Actress Madhurima Tuli wrote, “Still coming to terms with this shocking news. May her soul rest in peace”.
Actress Karishma Tanna also took to the Stories section of her Instagram to express grief over Shefali Jariwala’s tragic death. “Heavy heart. This is unbelievable!! Gone too soon”.
Celebrity chef Kunal Kapur also took to his Instagram as he paid tribute to Shefali Jariwala. He shared a picture of the actress and wrote, “Life is so fragile. Just forgive and forget. Hug those who you love and spend time being happy with the ones you care for. Shocked & saddened over this horrible news of Shefali passing away”.
Actor Paras Chhabra also mourned her loss, as he shared a photo with Shefali and captioned it, “Kiski zindagi kitni likhi hai koi nahi janta. Om Shanti”.
Jariwala rose to prominence in 2002 with the massive popularity of “Kaanta Laga”, a remix of an old Lata Mangeshkar song from the 1972 movie Samadhi.
