Days after the untimely and heartbreaking demise of actress Shefali Jariwala, her husband and actor Parag Tyagi has broken his silence. On Thursday, Parag took to his Instagram to pen an emotional tribute to the love of his life, expressing his immeasurable grief and undying love for Shefali.
In his note, Parag remembered Shefali not just as the glamorous “Kaanta Laga girl” that the world knew, but as a woman of substance, strength, and immense compassion.
“Shefali — the ever-eternal Kaanta Laga — was so much more than what met the eye.
She was fire wrapped in grace — sharp, focused, and fiercely driven. A woman who lived with intention, nurturing her career, her mind, her body, and her soul with quiet strength and unwavering determination.
But beyond all her titles and achievements, Shefali was love in its most selfless form.
She was sab ki maa — always putting others first, offering comfort and warmth simply through her presence.
A generous daughter.
A devoted and affectionate wife and a wonderful mom to Simba.
A protective and guiding sister n maasi.
A fiercely loyal friend who stood by those she loved with courage and compassion.
In the chaos of grief, it’s easy to be swept away by noise and speculation.
But Shefali deserves to be remembered by her light —
By the way she made people feel.
By the joy she sparked.
By the lives she lifted.
I’m starting this thread with a simple prayer:
May this space be filled only with love.
With memories that bring healing.
With stories that keep her spirit alive.
Let that be her legacy — a soul so radiant, she will never, ever be forgotten.
Love you till eternity❤️"
Shefali Jariwala rose to fame in the early 2000s with her electrifying appearance in the remix music video Kaanta Laga, earning her the widely known nickname “Kaanta Laga Girl.” She later made her Bollywood debut in Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, starring alongside Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar. In the years that followed, she became a familiar face on Indian television, especially after appearing in dance reality show Nach Baliye with Parag Tyagi and Bigg Boss 13, where she was appreciated for her candid demeanour and grace.
Shefali passed away on June 27. While the cause of death is still under investigation, early reports suggest a cardiac arrest possibly triggered by self-medication and unsupervised anti-ageing treatments. Authorities are currently examining the IV drip ingredients and medications involved.
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