Shefali Jariwala’s death sparks police probe as premises searched and cook questioned

The sudden death of actress Shefali Jariwala on Friday night has left fans and the industry in shock. She was just 42 years old. Reports indicate that she suffered a cardiac arrest at her home in Mumbai and was rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital, where she was declared dead on arrival. Her death was also confirmed by the All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA). The exact cause of death is yet to be confirmed. According to a recent report by IANS, the Mumbai Police are treating the circumstances of Shefali’s death as suspicious. Officers have launched a preliminary investigation and are questioning the household cook and domestic help to understand the sequence of events leading up to her passing.

Police treating death as suspicious

A forensic team was also sent to Shefali’s residence, where they conducted a detailed examination of the premises. Although no official statement has been made regarding the nature of her death, the presence of forensic experts suggests that authorities are proceeding with caution.

A career remembered

Shefali Jariwala rose to fame in the early 2000s with her unforgettable performance in the remix music video Kaanta Laga, earning her the nickname “Kaanta Laga Girl.” She later appeared in Salman Khan’s Mujhse Shaadi Karogi. Over time, she made a name for herself on reality television, participating in Nach Baliye with her husband and later becoming a popular contestant on Bigg Boss 13.