Overview
Actress Shefali Jariwala, known for "Kaanta Laga," died suddenly at 42 after collapsing at home. Her final hours included a vitamin C drip and fasting for a religious ceremony; police are investigating the possible role of anti-ageing treatments in her death.
Timeline of Final Events
- Shefali Jariwala collapsed between 10 and 11 PM on June 27 at her home.
- Her husband, Parag Tyagi, rushed her to Bellevue Multispecialty Hospital, where she was declared dead on arrival.
- Earlier that day, Shefali had taken a vitamin C IV drip.
- She was fasting due to a Satyanarayan puja held at her home.
- After dinner, Shefali felt uneasy and asked her husband to return home, after which she was found unresponsive.
- The helper notified Parag of Shefali's distress, prompting immediate action.
Medical and Investigative Details
- Police are examining links between Shefali's anti-ageing treatments and her death.
- She had reportedly used anti-ageing infusions and oral medicines, like glutathione, for about ten years.
- A postmortem has been completed; the final medical opinion is pending.
- Authorities are analyzing the contents of the vitamin C drip and other medicines administered.
- The person who gave the IV drip was summoned by police for questioning.
Industry and Social Context
- Friends describe vitamin C drips as common in the entertainment industry, with many using them for perceived health and beauty benefits.
- Anti-ageing treatments are viewed as a regular practice among celebrities.
Funeral and Aftermath
- Shefali's last rites took place at Oshiwara Hindu crematorium, attended by family and close friends.
- The home was observed to be decorated for the religious ceremony held earlier on the day of her death.
Questions / Follow-Ups
- What is the final medical cause of Shefali Jariwala’s death?
- Will the police investigation find a direct link between the IV drip, anti-ageing treatments, and the cardiac arrest?
- Are there implications for the oversight of such treatments in the entertainment industry?