The entertainment industry is reeling from the sudden and unexpected death of Shefali Jariwala, the actress and dancer best known for her "Kaanta Laga" music video and her stint on "Bigg Boss 13". She was 42. Jariwala was found at her Andheri residence on June 27, 2025, and was rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital, where she was declared dead. Initial reports suggest a cardiac arrest as the cause of death, but a postmortem examination has been conducted, and Mumbai Police are investigating.
As the industry mourns her passing, an old video clip has resurfaced featuring Jariwala and her "Bigg Boss 13" co-star, Paras Chhabra, on his podcast, "Abraa Ka Dabra Show". In the podcast, Chhabra is seen doing a kundali (birth chart) reading for Jariwala and making a startling prediction about her "sudden death".
During the podcast, Chhabra stated, "Aapke 8th house mein chandra, buddh aur ketu baithe huye hain. Chandra and Ketu ka combination sabse bura hota hai. The 8th house also indicates loss, sudden death, fame, hidden mysteries, and tantric-related things, too. Aapke liye chandra aur ketu ka bura toh hai hi aur sath mein baith gaya hai buddh. This indicates anxiety and neurological problems".
The eighth house in astrology is often associated with hidden matters, anxieties, and sudden events, including death. Chhabra's observation that the combination of Chandra (Moon), Buddh (Mercury), and Ketu (South Node) in the eighth house could indicate "anxiety and neurological problems" has gained attention, especially since Jariwala revealed on the same podcast that she had suffered from epilepsy as a teenager. She further explained that she had been epilepsy-free for 20 years due to consistent treatment, lifestyle changes, and meditation.
The resurfaced video has sent shockwaves across the internet, with many expressing their disbelief and shock at the eerie accuracy of Chhabra's prediction. Some have reacted with "shocking and sad emojis," while others have expressed interest in getting their own kundalis read.
Paras Chhabra and Shefali Jariwala shared a good bond, and he affectionately called her ‘bhabhi’. Following the news of her death, Chhabra posted a heartfelt message on his Instagram story, "Kiski zindagi kitni likhi hai, koi nahi jaanta. Om Shanti".
The news of Shefali Jariwala's death has been met with an outpouring of grief from celebrities and fans. Many of her colleagues from the entertainment industry have taken to social media to express their condolences and share memories of the actress. Mika Singh, Aly Goni, Tehseen Poonawalla, Rashami Desai and Karishma Tanna are among those who have mourned her loss.
Jariwala's husband, Parag Tyagi, has been spotted in a devastated state, with videos circulating of him outside the hospital and at their home.
