Parag Tyagi recalls last moments with wife Shefali Jariwala, says "had a feeling something was going to happen"

Parag Tyagi

Shefali Jariwala, a Bollywood actress and Bigg Boss star, died this year in June, shocking her family and admirers. Actor and husband Parag Tyagi created a YouTube channel in her honor three months after her tragic death. Parag discussed what transpired that day and whether it was an accident in his first podcast.

With tears in his eyes, Parag Tyagi talked about little-known details of their life and recalled Shefali Jariwala's last day. He said he had a hunch that something terrible was going to occur. Parag disclosed that he went for a walk with his pets. In the meantime, he received a call from home informing him that Shefali was ill and had trouble breathing.

He said, “When I went back home, I tried lifting her. She must have breathed twice or so, but I somehow felt that her soul had almost left her body because I could not lift her up.”

The doctor said she was dead when they arrived at the hospital. Parag added in a smoldering voice, "When she was given CPR mouth-to-mouth, I felt that her breath came back. I think I heard her voice also, but the doctors mentioned that her cornea was not moving."

The actor from Pavitra Rishta went on to say that she used to make plans for the future. She used to respond, "No, no, let's wait a little more; more money will come, then we can do everything easily," when he asked her to do everything right away rather than make any plans.

"We never know what will happen and when," said an emotional Parag, commenting on the fundamental reality about time.

“We still had a lot of things we wanted to do. In life, we make a lot of plans about what we want to do and what we want to earn, but ultimately, nothing comes to pass. She was dressed comfortably in one of her favorite t-shirts and her pajamas. That's all. She left behind everything she loved to acquire, including her goggles, jewelry, and branded clothing. She was so passionate about surrounding herself with lovely things, and now everything is just as it was,” he added.

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For those who are unaware, Parag Tyagi recently established the Shefali Jariwala Rise Foundation, an NGO, in his wife's honor. The actor is achieving his wife's lifelong goal of empowering women and giving underprivileged children access to school.

FAQS:

What happened to Shefali Jariwala?

Shefali died on 27 June 2025, at the age of 42, following a suspected cardiac arrest at her residence in Oshiwara, Mumbai.

What happened to Shefali Jariwala's dog?

Amid mourning Shefali Jariwala's sudden passing, Parag Tyagi has clarified that theirbeloved dog Simba is safe and healthy. In an emotional video, Parag revealed Simba is even performing rituals like a son would.

What was the last social media postof Shefali Jariwala?

Shefali Jariwala's last posts were a tribute to her ex-boyfriend and Bigg Boss 13 co-contestant, Sidharth Shukla, on September 2, 2024, which read, "Thinking of you today mere dost @sidharth_shukla."