The sudden demise of actress and reality TV star Shefali Jariwala has left the entertainment industry and her fans in utter shock. The 42-year-old best known as the ‘Kaanta Laga girl’ passed away on June 27 due to a cardiac arrest. The amount was Rs... Shefali Jariwala became a national sensation with just one music video—Kaanta Laga—but her fee for the iconic role will surprise you for sure. In a throwback interview with The Times of India she revealed that she was scouted outside her college by director duo Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru and offered just Rs 7000 for the role that went on to change her life forever. The Times of India Shefali had shared “I was standing outside college when Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru approached me. The rest as they say became history. Her family however wasn’t on board initially. “My father was completely against it. So first I took my mom into confidence and then we both convinced my father” she revealed. “And that song turned out to be such a hit that it was like a fairy tale for me.” Heres how Shefali Jariwala stepped into films Riding on her Kaanta Laga fame Shefali transitioned to Bollywood in 2004 with Mujhse Shaadi Karogi acting alongside Salman Khan Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra. The film turned out to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the year cementing her presence in mainstream cinema. What made her a reality TV favourite After her silver-screen stint Shefali found a new fan base on television. She participated in Nach Baliye 5 with partner Parag Tyagi who later became her husband. Their sizzling chemistry and dance routines earned them admiration prompting a comeback in Nach Baliye 7 as wild card entries. When did Shefali step into the digital arena? In 2018 Shefali forayed into web content with ALT Balaji’s Baby Come Naa a risqué adult comedy directed by Farhad Samji. Starring opposite Shreyas Talpade she played a woman caught in a bizarre love triangle. Her bold avatar added a quirky twist to her screen image and proved her range beyond glamorous item numbers. The sudden death that left fans in shock On June 27 2025 Shefali Jariwala passed away due to cardiac arrest at the age of 42. She was rushed to a Mumbai hospital but was declared dead on arrival. Fans friends and the entertainment world remain stunned by the untimely loss of an icon who started with almost nothing and built a name that still resonates with a generation.