Shefali Jariwala’s Cardiac Arrest May Be Linked to Anti-Ageing Supplements: Reports

Shefali Jariwala Dies of Suspected Cardiac Arrest, Anti-Ageing Medication Under Investigation.

Actor and model Shefali Jariwala, best known for her iconic appearance in the early 2000s hit music video Kaanta Laga, passed away in Mumbai late on Friday, June 28. She was 42.

Her husband, actor Parag Tyagi, rushed her to Bellevue Multispecialty Hospital in Andheri after she collapsed at home. She was declared dead on arrival. The cause of death has not yet been officially confirmed, and her sudden demise has left the entertainment industry in shock.

Police Begin Probe; Autopsy Report Pending
According to Mumbai Police, a post-mortem was conducted at Cooper Hospital, but the forensic team has reserved their opinion on the cause of death pending further toxicology and medical analysis. An Accidental Death Report (ADR) has been registered.

Police officials stated that initial observations suggest a natural cause, with no signs of foul play. Forensic experts visited Jariwala’s residence to collect medical samples, medication, and other items as part of the standard investigative process.

Anti-Ageing Treatment Under Scrutiny
Sources cited in media reports suggest Jariwala had been undergoing anti-ageing treatments, which reportedly included Vitamin C and Glutathione-based therapies—substances often used for detoxification and skin-lightening. She is said to have taken her regular oral supplements on Friday and reportedly received an injection later that evening.

Reports claim that Shefali had been fasting throughout the day for a religious ritual, which may have contributed to her condition. Her health reportedly deteriorated around 10:30 PM, after which she experienced a sudden drop in blood pressure and shivering, prompting her family to take her to the hospital.

While initial medical assessment points to cardiac arrest, the precise cause is yet to be determined. Investigators are awaiting chemical analysis and forensic test results.

A Career Remembered
Shefali Jariwala shot to instant fame with the 2002 music video Kaanta Laga, earning widespread recognition and becoming a pop culture icon. Her bold style and magnetic screen presence made her one of the most recognizable faces of the remix music video era.

She later made a cameo appearance in the 2004 Bollywood film Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and transitioned into reality TV with appearances in Nach Baliye and Bigg Boss 13. Her stint on Bigg Boss attracted public attention, especially due to her past association with late actor Sidharth Shukla, though both maintained mutual respect throughout the show.

Final Goodbye
Shefali’s last rites were performed on Saturday in the presence of close family and friends. Tributes have poured in from across the entertainment world, mourning the loss of a talent gone too soon. As fans remember her vibrant legacy, the cause behind her untimely passing remains under detailed investigation. The results of the forensic analysis are expected to provide more clarity in the coming days.