Shefali Jariwala's death: Anti-aging treatment, low BP suspected as causes of death even as post-mortem report is awaited

Shefali Jariwala’s sudden death on Friday night has left the entire country in shock. The 42-year-old star was best known for starring in the hit music video Kaanta Laga. She had also famously featured in Bigg Boss 13 and acted in a few films down south. While the official cause of her death is yet to be revealed, reports state that a sharp drop in blood pressure, followed by a heart attack, may have caused her death.

Jariwala was rushed to Bellevue Multispecialty Hospital in Andheri by her husband, actor Parag Tyagi, where doctors declared her dead.

The cause of her death has not yet been officially confirmed. According to initial reports, Shefali suffered a sudden cardiac arrest late Friday night, between June 27 and 28.

Did anti-aging treatment lead to Shefali Jariwala’s death?

While the post-mortem report and the official cause of her death is awaited, primary reports seem to suggest that Jariwala was fasting on the day of her death. She reportedly fainted and collapsed during her first meal later that night. According to a report on CNN- News 18, sources close to the actress revealed Shefali had taken an anti-aging injection that evening. Its role in the medical episode, however, is still under investigation.

On the day of the incident, Shefali had reportedly been fasting due to a puja (religious ceremony) at her home. She is said to have fainted and collapsed during her first meal later that night. Additionally, sources close to CNN-News18 reveal that Shefali had taken an anti-aging injection that evening, though its role in the medical episode is still being investigated.

According to sources in NDTV, the actress was reportedly undergoing anti-ageing treatment that included the use of Vitamin C and Glutathione, a substance often used for skin lightening and detox purposes.

The Mumbai Police have recorded the statement of 14 people so far in connection with Shefali Jariwala’s death.

Initial findings suggest that the cause may be complications arising from self-medication. However, investigators have not ruled out the possibility of food poisoning.