Shefali Jariwala Biography: Bigg Boss 13 Contestant and ‘Kaanta Laga’ Actress Dies at 42, Know Her Career, Marriage, Movies, and More

Shefali Jariwala Death: Shefali Jariwala was an Indian actress and model, primarily known for her work in Hindi music videos, films, and television. She gained widespread recognition with her appearance in the 2002 remix music video Kaanta Laga, which earned her the nickname "Kaanta Laga Girl". She went on to appear in several Hindi films, including a supporting role in Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004). Over the years, she featured in multiple reality television shows, such as Nach Baliye 5 and Nach Baliye 7, both alongside her husband Parag Tyagi. In 2019, she participated as a wild card contestant in Bigg Boss 13. She also starred in web series, including ALT Balaji's Baby Come Naa (2018), in which she played the female lead opposite Shreyas Talpade.

Early life and education

Jariwala was born on 15 December 1982 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, into a Gujarati family. She studied engineering in Information Technology from Sardar Patel University in Anand. Her father worked as a chartered accountant, and her mother was employed by the State Bank of India.

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.

In subsequent years, she featured in various other music videos and made appearances in films, including Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004). Apart from Bollywood, Jariwala has also worked in South Indian film industry and web series. She made her first reality television appearance in 2008 on the dance show Boogie Woogie. She later participated in Nach Baliye 5 (2012–2013), and in Nach Baliye 7 (2015–2016) alongside her husband Parag Tyagi. In November 2019, she entered the 13th season of the reality television show Bigg Boss as a wild card contestant. Her on-screen dynamic with fellow contestant Sidharth Shukla garnered significant attention from viewers, and her participation contributed to renewed public recognition.