Shefali Jariwala dies: Which religion did the actress follow? Meaning of her surname is…
GH News July 01, 2025 01:06 PM

Shefali Jariwala passed away unexpectedly on June 27 at the age of 42. She was rushed to Mumbais Bellevue Multispecialty Hospital by her husband actor Parag Tyagi on Friday night. The cause of her death still remains uncertain. Initial reports cited low blood pressure and cardiac arrest as the primary causes.
Which religion did Shefali Jariwala believe in?
Famously known for her iconic appearance in the 2000s hit music video Kaanta Laga and then Salman Khan-led reality show Bigg Boss 13 Shefali Jariwala had been active in the entertainment industry for over two decades. Her work spanned over Bollywood South Indian cinema and television industry.
Born on December 15 1982 in Ahmedabad Gujarat India Shefalis father Satish Jariwala worked as a chartered accountant while her mother Sunita Jariwala was an employee at the State Bank of India. The actress belonged to Gujarati community and followed the Hindu faith. Her final rites were conducted as per Hindu customs.
What is the meaning of her surname Jariwala?
The surname Jariwala is traditionally linked to weaving or embroidery trade reflecting her familys history in the Gujarati textile industry.
In 2002 Shefali Jariwala rose to success with the release of Kaanta Laga. At the time she was pursuing a degree in Computer Applications from Sardar Patel College of Engineering. Her father wasnt initially convinced to let her take part in the music video. However after several discussions she somehow managed to convince him and was paid Rs 7000 for the song. After that Shefalis career faced several obstacles because of her health issues. She had been suffering from epilepsy since the age of 15 which often restricted her to work regularly.
On the personal front Jariwala was married twice. Her first marriage was with Meet Bros fame Harmeet Singh in 2004 but it ended in divorce in 2009. Reportedly Jariwala accused him of mental harassment and domestic abuse. In 2014 she married television actor Paras Tyagi.