Shefali Jariwala passes away: Mumbai police investigate actress' death; question cook and domestic help

Shefali Jariwala’s sudden death on Friday night at the age of 42 has left her family, fans and friends shocked and heartbroken. While it was first believed that she died of a cardiac arrest, a new report by the news agency IANS suggests that the Mumbai Police are now investigating her death and are looking into the matter more closely.

Police investigation
According to reports, the Mumbai Police have started a preliminary investigation into her sudden demise. As part of the inquiry, they are currently questioning the household cook and domestic help to understand what happened in the moments leading up to her passing.

Forensic team investigate
A forensic team was sent to Jariwala’s home, where they carried out a thorough search of the entire house.

Although there has been no official statement yet regarding the cause or nature of her death, the involvement of both police and forensic experts has given rise to speculation that the authorities are investigating the case to rule out any suspicions around her demise.

Her work journey and fame
Shefali shot to fame in the early 2000s with her bold and catchy performance in the remix music video 'Kaanta Laga'. The song’s popularity earned her the nickname “Kaanta Laga Girl,” making her a household name across the country.

She later appeared in the Bollywood film 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi', opposite Salman Khan.

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More details about the demise
Shefali Jariwala reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest at her home in Mumbai. Her husband, Parag Tyagi, rushed her to the hospital, but sadly, doctors declared her dead on arrival. Heartbreaking visuals showed Parag in tears outside the hospital.

Her body has been sent for post-mortem, and the results are expected to be announced later today. So far, the family has not released an official statement regarding her death or the details of her funeral.