Who Is Parag Tyagi, Husband Of Shefali Jariwala, The ‘Kaanta Laga’ Girl Died At 42 After Suffering Cardiac Arrest

Mumbai: Actress and model Shefali Jariwala, who became an overnight sensation in the 2002s following her performance in the music video ‘Kaanta Laga’ and became a household name, died after suffering a cardiac arrest on the intervening night of June 27–28.

According to reports, Shefali was rushed to the hospital by her husband and three others, but by the time they arrived, she had already passed away.

Media sources confirm that she was brought in dead and could not be revived.

The sudden demise of the 42-year-old star has come as a shock to both the entertainment industry and her fans.

Who is Shefali Jariwala’s husband?

Shefali Jariwala was first married to musician Harmeet Singh of the Meet Brothers in 2004. However, the couple divorced in 2009 after the actress levelled charges against him.

Shefali later married actor Parag Tyagi in 2015.

Parag Tyagi is an Indian television and film actor who hails from Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh. He made his small-screen debut in Zee TV's Pavitra Rishta and has since appeared in shows like Brahmarakshas, Jodha Akbar, and Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki.

Tyagi was born on November 27, 1975, in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, and is currently 50 years old.

Parag Tyagi’s Filmography

Parag Tyagi has appeared in several films, including ‘A Wednesday (starring Anupam Kher)', ‘Sarkar 3’ and ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’. 

 Year     Film 

2008    A Wednesday!

2017    Sarkar 3

2018    Agnyaathavaasi

2019    Venky Mama

2020    Ruler

2022    Sarkaru Vaari Paata

2023    Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan
    
Year                      Title                                         Role

2009–2013        Pavitra Rishta                         Vinod Karanjkar
2012–2013        Nach Baliye 5                         Contestant
2013–2014        Jodha Akbar                           Mirza Sharifuddin
2015                 Kalash                                     Abhay Singh Deol
                         Nach Baliye 7                          Contestant
2015–2016       Pyaar Ko Ho Jaane Do            Kailash Khurana
2016                Brahmarakshas                       Brahmarakshas/Sanjay
2017                Kaala Teeka                             Thakur Dev Sinha
2019                Aghori                                    Rudranath/Aghori
2020–2021      Shakti Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki     DSP Santbaksh Singh
                       Naagin 5                                 Head of Cheel Clan/Balwant Singhania
2021               Paapnashini Ganga                 Maharaj Tarakasur

Did Shefali Jariwala Have Any Children?

Shefali Jariwala did not have any biological children. However, she often expressed her desire to adopt, stating that genetics was never a concern for her.

In fact, Shefali and her husband, Parag Tyagi, had initiated the adoption process, but it was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Despite the setback, the couple remained hopeful and continued their efforts to adopt a child.

Shefali Jariwala, The 'Kaanta Laga' sensation, No More

Shefali Jariwala rose to fame with her performance in the remix version of the song Kaanta Laga, captivating audiences with her charm and energetic presence.

She truly owned the track and left a lasting impression on pop culture.

The song became a massive hit in the early 2000s, frequently played at weddings, parties, and social gatherings.

The music video, which premiered during that era, remains iconic to this day.

In addition to Kaanta Laga, Shefali participated in the reality TV show Bigg Boss 13, further expanding her fan base.

She also made a cameo appearance in the 2004 Bollywood film Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, starring Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Priyanka Chopra.

In the film, she appeared in a short yet trendy version of her signature song Kaanta Laga, once again striking a chord with audiences.