Shefali Jariwala, best known for her unforgettable dance in the 2002 music video ‘Kaanta Laga’, passed away on Friday, 27 June, after a cardiac arrest. She was just 42. As fans and the film world try to come to terms with her sudden demise, many of her fans are looking back at her colourful career and personal life.Shefali shot to fame in 2002 when she danced her way into everyone’s hearts with ‘Kaanta Laga’. The video turned her into an overnight star and gave her the lasting tag of the ‘Kaanta Laga girl’. Her bold look and catchy moves made her one of the most talked-about faces at that time. Building on this popularity, she made her Bollywood film debut in 2004 with the romantic comedy ‘Mujhse Shaadi Karogi’, directed by David Dhawan. The film starred Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Priyanka Chopra, and was one of the biggest hits of that year
Apart from films, Shefali was also a familiar face on Indian television. She participated in popular reality shows such as ‘Nach Baliye’ and ‘Bigg Boss 13’.Her first husband: Who is Harmeet Singh?Before marrying Parag Tyagi, Shefali Jariwala was married to Harmeet Singh, one half of the renowned music duo Meet Bros.Born on 25 August 1980, Harmeet is also known as ‘Harry’. Before making it big in music, he acted in popular TV shows like ‘Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki’, ‘Kkusum’, ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ and ‘Shagun’. Later, he found fame with his brother Manmeet as Meet Bros.
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As per reports, Shefali and Harmeet’s marriage did not last. They divorced in 2009. After their split, Shefali made serious claims against Harmeet. In 2009, she filed an FIR at Oshiwara police station in Mumbai, accusing Harmeet of assault and abuse. She also said he withdrew about Rs 12 lakh from their joint bank account without telling her. Harmeet Singh is now married to Sunaina Singh, with whom he has a son. Meanwhile, Shefali also got married to Parag Tyagi in 2014.
