Indian actress and model Shefali Jariwala, best known as the iconic “Kaanta Laga” girl and a participant in reality shows like Nach Baliye and Bigg Boss 13, was found dead on June 27, 2025, at the age of 42. The sudden death came as a shocking blow to the entertainment world.
According to multiple reports, the star suffered a cardiac arrest at her Andheri residence and was pronounced dead on arrival at Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital after her husband, Parag Tyagi, and others rushed her to the facility.
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Shefali Jariwala’s LAST Twitter post for her late ex-boyfriend Sidharth Shukla has resurfaced on social media
Just last year, on September 2, 2024, Shefali posted a heartfelt message on X (formerly Twitter/X) commemorating the third anniversary of her ex-boyfriend and long-time friend, actor Sidharth Shukla, who died of a heart attack in 2021 at the age of 40.
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The post featured a warm throwback image of the two hugging, captioned,
“Thinking of you today mere dost @sidharth_shukla ❤️”
Fans are shocked by the eerily similar untimely demise of Shukla, and now Shefali
Heartbroken fans have flooded social media with tributes and emotional reactions.
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Following Shefali’s passing, her last tribute post for Sidharth went viral again. Many fans expressed their grief and talked about the eerie similarity, one user wrote,
“Absolutely devastating… the irony of life”
Previously, the post received mixed reactions, with some fans accusing Shefali of using Sidharth’s name for engagement. But after her death, the tone shifted to empathy. One user wrote,
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Rest in peace, Shefali.”
Another said,
“And they both are gone in cardiac arrest. Unbelievable.”
Here is the last post of Shefali Jariwala on X
Thinking of you today mere dost @sidharth_shukla ❤️ pic.twitter.com/sZNv6Ft1hG
— Shefali Jariwala (@shefalijariwala) September 2, 2024
Thinking about Shefali Jariwala today. Her last tweet was a touching tribute to her Bigg Boss co-star Sidharth Shukla on his death anniversary last September 2nd. It’s truly heartbreaking that both of them, so young, passed away due to heart ailments. May they rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/lOOrsiFqoo
— Rahil Mohammed (@IamPunekar) June 28, 2025
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Absolutely devastating to see this post now. The irony of life. Rest in peace, Shefali.
— Das 🧢 (@wholetthedasout) June 27, 2025
Rest In Peace Both 🙏
— Abhishek Singh Chauhan (@abhiChauahan1) June 27, 2025
And they both are gone in cardiac arrest.
— Dev Aditya Nayak (@Debaditya1985) June 27, 2025
Bigg Boss 13 winner Sidharth and Shefali’s warm relationship
Shefali and Sidharth shared a connection that dated back nearly 15 years and included a brief romantic period in the late 2000s, followed by sustained friendship during their time together on Bigg Boss 13. Even after their breakup, Shefali described their bond as “cordial,” with a shared appreciation for life and mutual respect.
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In an interview with BollywoodLife, Shefali fondly recalled their growing bond after Bigg Boss 13. The late actress said,
“See, initially we bonded and then we had a bad fight. After he came back from the secret room, our equation got better. Both of us are very logical people. Also, we have similar interests, we would talk about travel, space, bullet trains and whatnot. Even after we stopped dating, we were always cordial whenever we bumped into each other.”
During their stint together in Bigg Boss 13, Shefali and Sidharth’s camaraderie was noticeable, and the season of the reality show is now unfortunately etched in fans’ memories for both its passionate dynamics and the heartbreaking loss of these two stars.
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Shefali Jariwala’s last tweet was for her Bigg Boss’ co contestant Siddharth Shukla on his death anniversary on September 2nd 2024.
Both passed away due to heart ailment at a young age. pic.twitter.com/8nFGNWLA6X
— Faridoon Shahryar (@iFaridoon) June 28, 2025
The entertainment world is grieving yet another unexpected loss. Shefali Jariwala’s life—marked by vibrant energy, resilience, and genuine humanity—ended as poignantly as it lived. Her heartfelt tribute to Sidharth Shukla remains her final public statement: a reminder of enduring friendship and the unpredictable nature of life.
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