Shefali Jariwala (15 December 1982 – 27 June 2025) was an Indian actress and model known for her work in Bollywood and Hindi music videos. She gained wide recognition starring in the 2002 remix music video Kaanta Laga, and was titled the "Kaanta Laga Girl" by several media outlets. She then played a supporting role in Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) and a leading role in ALT Balaji's Baby Come Naa (2018).
Jariwala featured in the reality shows Nach Baliye 5 (2012–2013) and Nach Baliye 7 (2015), both alongside her husband Parag Tyagi, and as a wild card contestant in Bigg Boss 13 (2019).
Early life and education
Jariwala was born on 15 December 1982 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, into a Gujarati family.
Jariwala was a graduate with degree in Computer Applications.
Career
Jariwala began her career in the entertainment industry with appearances in music videos. She rose to prominence with the 2002 remix video of the song Kaanta Laga, which became a popular hit and brought her widespread recognition. The success of the video led to her being popularly referred to as the Kaanta Laga girl, a moniker she has acknowledged in interviews.
She made her first reality television appearance in 2008 on the dance show Boogie Woogie. In November 2019, she entered the 13th season of the reality television show Bigg Boss as a wild card contestant.
In August 2014, she married actor Parag Tyagi, following a four-year relationship.
Death
Jariwala died on 27 June 2025, at the age of 42, following a suspected cardiac arrest at her residence in Oshiwara, Mumbai. According to police sources, she had taken her routine medication that evening along with an anti-aging injection she had reportedly been using for several years under medical supervision. Later that night, her blood pressure dropped significantly and she began shivering, prompting her family to rush her to the hospital. It was reported that she had been fasting that day for a Satyanarayana Puja, which might have contributed to her complications. Forensic teams collected medical samples from her residence for further investigation. Her last rites were performed in Mumbai on 28 June 2025, and her ashes were immersed the following day, 29 June.
Filmography
Television
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! Year !! Show !! Role !! Notes
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| 2008 || Boogie Woogie|| Contestant || Dance reality show
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| 2012–2013 || Nach Baliye 5|| Contestant || Paired with Parag Tyagi
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| 2015–2016 || Nach Baliye 7|| Contestant || Paired with Parag Tyagi
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| 2019–2020 || Bigg Boss 13|| Contestant || Entered as a wild card
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| 2024 || Shaitani Rasmein|| Kapalika || Recurring role
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Film
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! Year !! Film !! Role !! Language !! Notes
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| 2004 || Mujhse Shaadi Karogi|| Bijli || Hindi || Cameo appearance
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| 2011 || Hudugaru|| Pankaja || Kannada || Featured in song "Pankaja"
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Music videos
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! Year !! Album !! Song !! Singer
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| 2002 || DJ Doll – Kaanta Laga Remix || "Kaanta Laga" || DJ Doll
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| 2004 || Sweet Honey Mix || "Kabhi Aar Kabhi Paar Remix" || Smita
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| 2004 || The Return of the Kaanta Mix Vol. 2 || "Kaanta Laga" || DJ Doll
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