In the wake of Shefali Jariwala’s sudden death, actor Varun Dhawan took to social media to urge the public and press to respect privacy during moments of grief. His statement resonated across the industry, with Janhvi Kapoor reposting it and adding, “Finally someone said it,” drawing widespread support for the sentiment.

Shefali Jariwala, who rose to instant fame with the iconic 2002 music video Kaanta Laga, passed away on June 28, 2025, at the age of 42 in Mumbai. The cause was reported as sudden cardiac arrest, sending shockwaves through Bollywood and her vast fan base.