Overview
Actress Shefali Jariwala, known for "Kaanta Laga," died suddenly at age 42 on June 27. Her final hours involved the use of a vitamin C IV drip and religious fasting, with her sudden death now under investigation for possible medical causes linked to anti-ageing treatments.
Incident Details and Immediate 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 in Andheri, where doctors declared her dead on arrival.
- She had been fasting for a Satyanarayan puja held earlier that day at their residence.
Use of IV Drip and Anti-Ageing Treatments
- Close friend Pooja Ghai confirmed Shefali took a vitamin C IV drip hours before her death.
- Police summoned the individual who administered the IV drip to check the medication given.
- Ghai and others stated that vitamin C drips and anti-ageing treatments are common in the entertainment industry.
- Shefali had reportedly used anti-ageing infusions and oral supplements like glutathione for about a decade.
- On the day of her death, she received both her usual anti-ageing injection and the vitamin C drip despite fasting.
Final Moments and Family Account
- Shefali felt uneasy after dinner and asked her husband to walk their elderly dog.
- A domestic helper soon called Parag back, reporting Shefali was unwell and requesting him to return upstairs.
- Parag found Shefali unresponsive but with a pulse, and transported her immediately to the hospital.
- The postmortem examination has been completed, with final medical opinions pending.
Police Investigation and Industry Context
- Police are investigating if the vitamin C drip, anti-ageing treatments, or fasting contributed to a suspected cardiac arrest.
- Officers are analyzing the contents of the IV drip and other medications involved.
- The entertainment industry commonly uses similar wellness and anti-ageing protocols.
Funeral Arrangements
- Shefali Jariwala’s last rites were conducted at Oshiwara Hindu crematorium, attended by family and close friends.
Action Items
- TBD – Police: Complete analysis of IV drip contents and related medications.
- TBD – Medical Examiners: Issue the final medical opinion on cause of death.
Questions / Follow-Ups
- What will the final postmortem and toxicology results determine as the cause of death?
- Will the investigation prompt changes in regulation or practice for IV drips and anti-ageing treatments in the industry?