Mumbai reels as Shefali Jariwala, the forever‑young “Kaanta Laga” girl, dies at 42
Mumbai resident Shefali Jariwala, who became famous for the song ‘Kaanta Laga’, died at the age of 42, causing a stir. Late night news spread that actress model Shefali Jariwala has been declared dead at Bellevue Multispecialty Hospital. The hospital receptionist told that when she came to the hospital, she was unconscious, due to which the doctors did not get any chance to revive her. By morning, the news spread like wildfire everywhere that the “Kaanta Laga” girl is no more.
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A swirl of conflicting first reports — and a single unanswered question
While initial reports cited a sudden heart attack as the cause of death for Safely, Mumbai police received a call at 12:30 am informing them that Safely had died.
The body was sent to Cooper Hospital for post-mortem. “The cause of death is not yet clear,” an official told reporters, adding that the cause of death will be known only after the forensic reports are received.
What happened in those final hours?
After questioning her neighbours, it was found that she was watching a movie with her husband at night and suddenly she started having chest pains. Her husband Parag Tyagi called a car and she was taken to Bellevue Hospital, where she was declared dead.
Whether she died of a heart attack at home or on the way is the main puzzle for the forensic team to find out. The forensic report is expected to come within 48 hours.
Investigation
Right now the case is being investigated thoroughly. The police have taken photographs of every room. His medicine cupboard has also been sealed. Only the forensic report will tell the real cause of death.
From college kid to pop‑culture shorthand
Two decades ago, Shefali, a 20-year-old engineering student who rose to fame with the song “Kaanta Laga”, appeared in a low-budget remix video. Her dance moves, her tatto and her belly ring in this song made the audience crazy.
After this, Shefali was also seen in “Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004)”, Bigg Boss 13 (2019)
What the next 48 hours hold—and the larger conversation it sparks
The postmortem report of Cooper Hospital will reveal whether it was a cardiac arrest or the cause of death was something else. Death due to heart attack at the age of 42 is raising many questions in the minds of people, so only after 48 hours will we be able to know what the postmortem report says. a reminder etched in neon: life can flip from soundtrack to static in a heartbeat. Celebrate the ones who make you dance before the music stops.
