Perhaps this is what they call the tragic irony of life. The nation woke up to the tragic news of the iconic Kaanta Laga girl, Shefali Jariwala’s sudden demise at only 42 years old. The actress and dancer, who earned massive fame after her stint in Bigg Boss 13, was found dead at her residence in Andheri, Mumbai, in the late hours of Friday night. As tributes pour in from across the country, an eerie detail has surfaced: Shefali’s very last post on X (formerly Twitter) was a heartfelt tribute to her ex-boyfriend and fellow Bigg Boss 13 contestant, Sidharth Shukla, who also passed away unexpectedly in 2021.
Shefali Jariwala’s last tweet, dedicated to the late Sidharth Shukla
Netizens have now dug out Shefali Jariwala’s last ever post on X (formerly Twitter), shared in September 2024, which was a heartfelt tribute to her ex-boyfriend, Sidharth Shukla, on his third death anniversary.
For the unversed, Bigg Boss 13 winner Sidharth Shukla was found dead in his residence on September 2, 2021. The 40-year-old actor had reportedly died after suffering a cardiac arrest. Shefali, who also died after a suspected cardiac arrest, had shared a heartfelt memory of them embracing on the Bigg Boss set, along with the caption:
“Thinking of you today mere dost @sidharth_shukla.”
Fans now can’t help but wonder at the uncanny irony of fate that just months after her last tweet, Shefali herself succumbed to what’s believed to be the same cause, leaving fans heartbroken and social media flooded with tributes and emotional reactions.
Shefali Jariwala and Sidharth Shukla’s relationship
Shefali and Sidharth briefly dated in the late 2000s. Despite parting ways, they remained on friendly terms, and their friendship was deeply rooted in mutual respect and admiration. In an interview with BollywoodLife in 2020, Shefali fondly remembered their growing bond after Bigg Boss 13. The late actress shared:
“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.”
Shefali and Sidharth’s camaraderie was once again evident during their stint together in Bigg Boss 13, a season now unfortunately etched in fans’ memories for both its intense dynamics and the heartbreaking loss of two of its brightest stars.
As the news of Shefali’s death broke, fans revisited her X profile, only to be stunned by the tragic turn of events. Previously, the post had drawn mixed reactions, with some accusing Shefali of using Sidharth’s name for engagement. But in the wake of her death, the tone shifted to empathy. One user wrote, “Absolutely devastating to see this post now. The irony of life. Rest in peace, Shefali.” Another said, “And they both are gone in cardiac arrest. Unbelievable.”
Shefali’s death comes as a double tragedy for Bigg Boss 13 fans
Bigg Boss 13 was one of the most popular seasons of the reality show, and now, Shefali Jariwala’s sudden demise has reopened wounds that fans never fully healed from. The loss of Sidharth Shukla in 2021 at just 40 was a massive blow to the TV industry. Now, Shefali’s tragic end, mirroring his, has left fans shaken once again.
Shefali’s last post hauntingly echoes a bittersweet farewell to a chapter that has now closed forever!
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