Shefali Jariwala was fasting on the day of death, ate leftover food before collapsing, reveals husband Parag Tyagi, report

Actor and model Shefali Jariwala, fondly remembered as the "Kaanta Laga girl," passed away at the age of 42 after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest. The incident occurred late Friday night, with her husband Parag Tyagi and three others rushing her to Bellevue Multispecialty Hospital in Mumbai. Unfortunately, doctors declared her brought dead upon arrival.

According to initial reports, Shefali was observing a religious fast on Sunday in connection with a Satyanarayan Pooja held at the couple’s residence. Her husband, Parag Tyagi, informed the police that she had collapsed after consuming food prepared a day earlier, shortly after breaking her fast.

Parag, who was seen exiting the hospital in a visibly distraught state, provided a detailed statement to the authorities. He mentioned that Shefali had no prior serious health issues and that the incident came as a complete shock. The police have also recorded statements from other family members, who confirmed that Shefali had been in her usual cheerful spirit in the days leading up to the tragedy.

Investigators at the scene found two boxes containing anti-ageing tablets, skin glow supplements, and vitamin pills. A police officer told Hindustan Times that the family admitted Shefali had been taking these supplements without a doctor’s prescription, though they insisted she had never experienced any side effects from them.