Shefali Jariwala, fondly remembered as the Kaanta Laga girl, passed away at 42 on June 27, 2025, in her Mumbai residence, reportedly due to a cardiac arrest. An actress and model, Shefali became a pop culture icon after her breakout appearance in the 2002 music video, Kaanta Laga, which made her an overnight star. Before marrying actor Parag Tyagi in 2014, the late actress was married to music composer Harmeet Singh of the popular Meet Bros duo, before parting ways in 2009. After Shefali’s death, her mourning ex-husband, Harmeet, talked about the final long conversation he had with her.
Harmeet Singh remembers his last heartfelt conversation with Shefali Jariwala
While Shefali and Harmeet had a turbulent marriage, with the actress even accusing the music director of emotional abuse, they eventually became friends, leaving behind the past wounds. In a recent conversation with Vickey Lalwani, Harmeet remembered the last time he had a long and truly heartfelt conversation with Shefali, when they were on a flight back home. The musician was quoted as saying:
“I remember going to Bangladesh for a show about two to three years ago. Sunny Leone, Shefali, and I flew back together in a private plane. Shefali and I sat next to each other and spoke for quite a long time… The fact that Shefali is no more is shattering.”
Harmeet Singh could not attend Shefali Jariwala’s final rites
Shefali Jariwala passed away after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest on June 27, 2025, leaving the industry in deep shock. Following her passing, her husband, Parag Tyagi, performed her last rites at the Oshiwara crematorium. Her ex-husband, Harmeet Singh, expressed his sorrow at not being able to attend her final journey and paid tribute to her memory. Taking to his Instagram Stories, Harmeet wrote:
“One of the most shocking moments of my life. I’m absolutely shattered and in disbelief after hearing about Shefali’s sudden and untimely demise. We shared a few beautiful years together a long time ago — memories I’ll always hold close to my heart. My deepest condolences to her parents, Satish ji and Sunita ji, her husband Parag, and her sister Shivani. Being away in Europe right now, it’s painful for me not to be there for the last rites. Gone far too soon. I pray to the Almighty for her soul to rest in peace and for strength to her family during this unimaginable time. Jai Shree Krishna.”
Shefali Jariwala’s final video of performing Kaanta Laga
Shefali Jariwala’s sudden death is being probed to find out the exact reason behind it, considering she was completely healthy and was even preparing for a Satyanarayan puja at home. While the industry mourns the 42-year-old actress-model’s untimely demise, a video of her dancing to the beats of Kaanta Laga surfaced online. Recorded just three weeks ago at the Taj Hotel in Mumbai, this was probably her last-ever performance of the iconic song that made her an overnight sensation.
In a podcast with her Bigg Boss 13 co-contestant, Paras Chhabra, Shefali mentioned she wanted to be fondly remembered as the Kaanta Laga girl till she died. After her passing, her last dance to the very song that defined her now stands as a heartbreaking reminder of the fragility of life.
What do you think of Harmeet Singh’s recollection of his last heartfelt conversation with Shefali Jariwala?
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