Mumbai: More than half a year after actor and television personality Shefali Jariwala’s untimely death, her husband Parag Tyagi has reignited public discussion by suggesting that occult practices may have played a role in her passing. His remarks have sparked controversy online, drawing mixed reactions from fans and the entertainment industry.
Tyagi made the comments during a recent appearance on a podcast hosted by Paras Chhabra, where he stressed that his views were shaped by personal experiences rather than hearsay. He said he strongly believes in the existence of negative energies, adding that not everyone who appears well-wishing truly celebrates another person’s happiness.
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According to Tyagi, he sensed something was wrong on more than one occasion. He described moments when he felt an unexplained heaviness around his wife, saying that although such feelings had surfaced earlier and passed, this time they felt far more intense. He admitted he could not explain what exactly he sensed but maintained that it felt unusual and troubling.
The actor also spoke about turning to prayer and spiritual practices during that period. He claimed that during moments of devotion, he noticed subtle changes in Shefali’s state, which prompted him to increase religious rituals at home. Tyagi said these experiences strengthened his conviction that some external negative influence was involved, though he stopped short of naming anyone.
Shefali Jariwala, best known for her breakout appearance in the iconic music video Kaanta Laga and later for her work in television and reality shows, passed away in June 2025. Medical reports at the time stated that she died due to cardiac arrest, and no official investigation has suggested any supernatural or external causes.
While Tyagi’s statements have drawn attention and fueled debate on social media, medical experts and official records continue to attribute Jariwala’s death to natural causes. The comments have nonetheless reopened conversations around grief, belief systems, and how personal loss is processed in the public eye.
