Actor Shefali Jariwala, 42, tragically passed away on Friday night, with initial investigations pointing to a sudden drop in blood pressure as the likely cause of death. Mumbai Police have stated that no foul play is suspected at this stage, though they are awaiting the post-mortem report from R N Cooper Hospital in Juhu to confirm the exact cause.
Jariwala reportedly collapsed at her Andheri residence and was rushed by her husband, television actor Parag Tyagi, to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital, where she was declared dead on arrival. Preliminary assessments by doctors suggest a possible cardiac arrest triggered by hypotension (low blood pressure).
Police revealed that the actor had been observing a fast on Sunday for a Satyanarayan Pooja held at her home. According to her husband’s statement, Shefali collapsed after consuming food prepared the previous day, though no signs of food poisoning or external injuries were observed.
During their investigation, officers recovered two boxes containing anti-ageing, skin glow, and vitamin tablets from her home. Her family confirmed that she had been self-medicating without a doctor’s prescription, but insisted she had never experienced adverse effects from them previously.
The Andheri police have registered a case of Accidental Death (ADR) and recorded statements from her husband and family members. Final rites were conducted by the family on Saturday.
“There are no indications of foul play. We are waiting for the post-mortem report to proceed further,” a senior police officer stated.
Shefali Jariwala rose to fame with the hit music video “Kaanta Laga” and had a steady presence in television, including reality shows. Her untimely death has left the entertainment industry and fans in deep shock.
