Actress Shefali Jariwala, best known for her iconic appearance in the 2002 music video Kaanta Laga, passed away on June 27 following a cardiac arrest. She was 42. The actress was rushed to a hospital in Mumbai’s Andheri by her husband Parag Tyagi and close friends. However, she was declared 'brought dead' upon arrival. Her body was later sent to Cooper Hospital for a post-mortem.

As news of her sudden death spread, fans were left heartbroken. Adding to the emotional weight, Shefali’s last post on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) has now gone viral. 

In the post, she had paid tribute to late actor Sidharth Shukla, who was her co-contestant on Bigg Boss 13. In September 2024, she had shared a photo in which she was seen hugging Sidharth. Along with the picture, she wrote, "Thinking of you today mere dost," and added a red heart emoji. 

Take a look at her now-viral post here:

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Sidharth and Shefali shared a close bond and their camaraderie on the show was appreciated by the audience. Even after the show ended, Shefali and Sidharth remained in touch, and their friendship had become a cherished part of their journey in the public eye.

Sidharth, a popular television and film actor, passed away on September 2, 2021, after suffering a massive heart attack. He was just 40. His untimely demise had shocked the nation and left a void in the entertainment industry. Known for his roles in Balika Vadhu and Broken But Beautiful 3, as well as for winning Bigg Boss 13, Sidharth had amassed a huge fan following.

Shefali Jariwala first rose to fame with Kaanta Laga and later appeared in various television shows and reality programs, including Nach Baliye and Bigg Boss 13. She was appreciated for her strong opinions, confidence, and fearless personality. She was married to actor Parag Tyagi and the couple often shared glimpses of their happy moments on social media.

Her sudden death has left her fans, friends, and the television fraternity in deep shock and mourning.