Shefali Jariwala, known for Kaanta Laga, died late on 27 June at the age of 42. Police said her body was found at her Andheri home. She was rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital but declared dead on arrival. Mumbai Police confirmed: “Actress Shefali Jariwala has passed away at the age of 42. Her body was found at her residence in the Andheri area of Mumbai.”
Doctors suspect cardiac arrest but the exact cause awaits the post-mortem at Cooper Hospital. Her sudden passing has shocked the industry and her fans.
The song that made her a star
A single remix song changed her life. In 2002, Kaanta Laga made Shefali Jariwala a household name. She was just 20 when the video became a pop culture moment. Soon after, Bollywood took notice. She starred in Mujhse Shaadi Karogi with Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar in 2004.
Over the years, Shefali stayed visible through TV appearances and dance shows.
Also Read: Who is Shefali Jariwala’s husband? How the Kaanta Laga girl found love again and how it changed her life
Shefali Jariwala: Net worth and earnings
At the time of her passing, Shefali Jariwala’s net worth was estimated at around 1 million dollars — roughly Rs 7.5 crore. Though unconfirmed, this figure keeps trending online as people remember the impact she had through music videos, TV shows and live events.
Her income came from music videos, film cameos, reality shows and public appearances. For fans, her net worth tells only part of the story — her real wealth was her connection with the audience.
Reality TV and personal life
Shefali turned to reality TV next. She joined Nach Baliye seasons 5 and 7 with actor Parag Tyagi. In 2019, she entered Bigg Boss 13, which made her a fan favourite again. Her stint on the show also brought her past into the spotlight. She dated Siddharth Shukla before he too died young.
She met Parag at a friend’s dinner party. They dated for four years before marrying in 2014. Before Parag, Shefali was married to musician Harmeet Singh of Meet Bros. They split in 2009.
Many don’t know this side of her. Shefali studied Information Technology at Sardar Patel Engineering College in Gujarat. Long before lights and cameras, she had a degree and a different dream. Fame found her early. She balanced stardom with a quiet inner fight.
Also Read: Kaanta Laga star Shefali Jariwala’s shocking death: What we know so far
Quiet Fight With Epilepsy
Behind the fame was a hidden truth. Shefali battled epilepsy since she was 15. In a 2021 chat with ETimes, she said, “I had an epilepsy seizure at the age of 15. I remember at that time I was under tremendous pressure to do well in my studies. Stress and anxiety can lead to seizures. It’s interrelated, you could get a seizure due to depression and vice versa.”
She kept her condition private at first. Fame added pressure. Seizures struck in classrooms, backstage and on streets. She credited regular exercise for keeping the illness under control and for fighting off depression.
Shefali’s death was confirmed by the All Indian Cine Workers Association too. They wrote, “Shefali Jariwala is no longer with us. Gone too soon at just 42 due to a sudden heart attack. It’s hard to believe she’s gone. May her soul rest in peace, and may God give strength to her family during this heartbreaking time.”
As fans share old clips of Kaanta Laga online, her story reminds everyone that net worth is not just numbers — it’s the life you live, the battles you fight, and the memories you leave behind.
Also Read: Bigg Boss curse? Here are six other Bigg Boss contestants who passed away too soon
Doctors suspect cardiac arrest but the exact cause awaits the post-mortem at Cooper Hospital. Her sudden passing has shocked the industry and her fans.
The song that made her a star
A single remix song changed her life. In 2002, Kaanta Laga made Shefali Jariwala a household name. She was just 20 when the video became a pop culture moment. Soon after, Bollywood took notice. She starred in Mujhse Shaadi Karogi with Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar in 2004.
Over the years, Shefali stayed visible through TV appearances and dance shows.
Also Read: Who is Shefali Jariwala’s husband? How the Kaanta Laga girl found love again and how it changed her life
Shefali Jariwala: Net worth and earnings
At the time of her passing, Shefali Jariwala’s net worth was estimated at around 1 million dollars — roughly Rs 7.5 crore. Though unconfirmed, this figure keeps trending online as people remember the impact she had through music videos, TV shows and live events.
Her income came from music videos, film cameos, reality shows and public appearances. For fans, her net worth tells only part of the story — her real wealth was her connection with the audience.
Reality TV and personal life
Shefali turned to reality TV next. She joined Nach Baliye seasons 5 and 7 with actor Parag Tyagi. In 2019, she entered Bigg Boss 13, which made her a fan favourite again. Her stint on the show also brought her past into the spotlight. She dated Siddharth Shukla before he too died young.
She met Parag at a friend’s dinner party. They dated for four years before marrying in 2014. Before Parag, Shefali was married to musician Harmeet Singh of Meet Bros. They split in 2009.
Many don’t know this side of her. Shefali studied Information Technology at Sardar Patel Engineering College in Gujarat. Long before lights and cameras, she had a degree and a different dream. Fame found her early. She balanced stardom with a quiet inner fight.
Also Read: Kaanta Laga star Shefali Jariwala’s shocking death: What we know so far
Quiet Fight With Epilepsy
Behind the fame was a hidden truth. Shefali battled epilepsy since she was 15. In a 2021 chat with ETimes, she said, “I had an epilepsy seizure at the age of 15. I remember at that time I was under tremendous pressure to do well in my studies. Stress and anxiety can lead to seizures. It’s interrelated, you could get a seizure due to depression and vice versa.”
She kept her condition private at first. Fame added pressure. Seizures struck in classrooms, backstage and on streets. She credited regular exercise for keeping the illness under control and for fighting off depression.
Shefali’s death was confirmed by the All Indian Cine Workers Association too. They wrote, “Shefali Jariwala is no longer with us. Gone too soon at just 42 due to a sudden heart attack. It’s hard to believe she’s gone. May her soul rest in peace, and may God give strength to her family during this heartbreaking time.”
As fans share old clips of Kaanta Laga online, her story reminds everyone that net worth is not just numbers — it’s the life you live, the battles you fight, and the memories you leave behind.
Also Read: Bigg Boss curse? Here are six other Bigg Boss contestants who passed away too soon
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