Shefali Jariwala, who rose to fame with the iconic music video Kaanta Laga in the early 2000s, passed away at the age of 41. As per initial reports, the actor suffered a sudden cardiac arrest late Thursday night, between June 27 and 28. She was rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital in Mumbai by Parag Tyagi and three close aides. Tragically, doctors declared her brought dead upon arrival. Her sudden death has sent shockwaves across the nation. Her last rites were performed at the Oshiwara crematorium.
Shefali Jariwala, best known for her stint in Bigg Boss 13, has long harboured a dream close to her heart — adopting a baby girl. In a candid conversation with Times of India TV, the actor shared what sparked this desire and how her husband Parag Tyagi has stood firmly by her side throughout the journey.
She had said, “I had spoken about adopting a child with Hindustani Bhau during our time in the Bigg Boss 13 house. What really inspired me was Sunny Leone’s decision to adopt a baby girl, it touched me deeply. I’ve always wanted to adopt a daughter, and after marrying Parag, when we started talking about having a family, I told him about my wish. He’s incredibly supportive and said, ‘You have to become a mother — whether you give birth or adopt, the choice is yours, and I’ll stand by it.’”
Her motivation came from a place of gratitude and a desire to give back. “There are so many children out there who need a loving home, and I believe I’m in a position to offer a child a secure, happy life. I want to give that child a safe environment, a good education, and a beautiful life — because God has already blessed me with so much. I feel it’s only right to share those blessings.”
However, Shefali didn’t shy away from addressing the challenges that come with adoption in India. “That said, adoption in our country isn’t easy. The process is long, with a lot of paperwork and waiting involved. We’re in the middle of it right now, and I truly hope, with God’s grace and everyone’s good wishes, that my dream will come true. I’ll become a mother and bring home a beautiful little girl,” the iconic Kaanta Laga girl had said.