DESIGN BY : SANDHYA
28 JUN 2025
The entertainment world mourns as Shefali Jariwala dies at just 42. Read on to know when her final rites will be performed and uncover shocking facts about her life.
Before acting, Shefali trained in classical Kathak for over 10 years—a talent rarely showcased publicly.
Contrary to belief, she appeared in a South Indian ad before her music video fame.
Shefali held an engineering degree and was offered a corporate job before entering showbiz.
Few knew that Shefali was diagnosed with epilepsy in her teens but kept it private for years.
Shefali turned down several film offers due to typecasting concerns post ‘Kaanta Laga.’
Shefali actively supported mental health awareness, conducting sessions for underprivileged youth.
Shefali reached the finals in a major dance reality show, surprising fans with her moves.
She wrote Hindi and English poetry under a pseudonym on blogging platforms.
She preferred a simple, clutter-free lifestyle and often shared tips on sustainable living.
An animal lover, Shefali adopted and rescued over 15 stray dogs in Mumbai.
Surprising to many, she earned a certification in nutrition and dietetics in 2022.
She never hired a social media manager—every caption, post, and message was personal.
She sponsored education for 10 girls annually through a foundation, without publicizing it.
Shefali used COVID lockdown to study French and nearly reached B2 proficiency.
According to close sources, she wanted her ashes immersed at a quiet beach—not a crowded ritual.