Overview
Actress Shefali Jariwala, known for "Kaanta Laga," died suddenly at age 42. Her final hours included taking a vitamin C drip and fasting for a religious ceremony. Police are investigating possible links between her anti-ageing treatments and her death, with the postmortem complete and results pending.
Timeline of Events Leading to Death
- Shefali Jariwala collapsed between 10 and 11 PM and was rushed to Bellevue Multispecialty Hospital by her husband Parag Tyagi, but was declared dead on arrival.
- Hours before her death, Shefali took a vitamin C IV drip, as confirmed by her friend Pooja Ghai.
- She had been fasting for a Satyanarayan puja (religious ceremony) at home that same day.
- After dinner, Shefali felt unwell and asked her husband to come back upstairs; he found her unresponsive and limp.
- Parag Tyagi immediately took her to the hospital upon realizing her condition was serious.
Details on Medical Treatments and Industry Practices
- Shefali had reportedly used anti-ageing infusions and oral medications, including glutathione, for about ten years.
- Friends and acquaintances state that vitamin C drips and similar treatments are common in the entertainment industry.
- On the day of her death, Shefali received both her regular anti-ageing medication and the vitamin C drip despite fasting.
Ongoing Police Investigation
- Police are analyzing whether the IV drip, anti-ageing treatments, or long-term supplement use contributed to a possible sudden cardiac arrest.
- The person who administered the drip was questioned by police at Shefali’s home.
- The postmortem examination has been completed; final medical opinion and analysis of drip and medicines are pending.
Family and Final Rites
- Her last rites were performed at the Oshiwara Hindu crematorium, attended by family and close friends.
- The home was decorated for the Satyanarayan puja at the time of Shefali’s passing.
Questions / Follow-Ups
- What will the final postmortem and toxicology reports reveal regarding the cause of death?
- Will the investigation link routine anti-ageing treatments to the cardiac arrest?