The entertainment industry is mourning the loss of Shefali Jariwala, the beloved face behind the iconic song Kaanta Laga, who tragically passed away on June 27, 2025, due to a cardiac arrest. As tributes continue to pour in, director and producer Vinay Sapru, one of the creators of Kaanta Laga, opened up about his final meeting with Shefali, just 20 days before her untimely demise.
💔 Vinay Sapru’s Heartbreaking Revelation
In a candid conversation with ETimes, Vinay Sapru expressed his shock over Shefali’s sudden death, revealing that she had visited his office merely 20 days prior. Full of life and future plans, Shefali had brought along cakes and pastries from her favorite Japanese bakery and spent almost five hours discussing upcoming projects with Sapru and his co-creator, Radhika Rao.
“We had just met 20 days ago… She was full of life, saying, ‘I’ve turned 40 now… I’ve had an incredible 20 years, all thanks to where we began back then. And now I’ve come to plan the next 20 with you.’”
The duo had even dined together, sharing ideas about future collaborations, cinema, live shows, and music. According to Sapru, she was vibrant, hopeful, and excited for the future—a future that, sadly, never came.
🎶 Kaanta Laga Will Never Be Recreated Again
In a moving tribute, Vinay Sapru and Radhika Rao announced their decision to retire the song Kaanta Laga as a mark of respect for Shefali Jariwala.
“We are retiring Kaanta Laga. It was the first and the last—because it belongs to Shefali. It always did.”
Despite multiple requests over the years to create Kaanta Laga 2 or 3, the creators chose not to. And now, after Shefali’s passing, they have firmly decided to preserve her legacy by keeping the original untouched. She will eternally be remembered as the face of one of India’s most iconic music videos.
💬 Shefali’s Wish: “I Want To Be Known As The Kaanta Laga Girl Till I Die”
In a podcast conversation with Paras Chhabra, Shefali had once lovingly embraced the title of the Kaanta Laga Girl. When asked if she ever grew tired of the tag, she replied:
“There can only be one Kaanta Laga girl in the world, and that is me. I love it and I want to be known as the Kaanta Laga girl till the day I die.”
Her words now carry a poignant weight, echoing the sentiment that she truly lived and loved the identity that made her a household name.
🌟 A Legacy That Lives On
The Kaanta Laga music video was more than just a hit—it was a cultural phenomenon that redefined remix music in India and gave Shefali Jariwala her place in the spotlight. From TV shows to reality appearances and social media fame, her journey was one of resilience, joy, and reinvention.
As the creators choose to preserve her memory through silence, Kaanta Laga will now stand not just as a song, but a legacy that belonged solely to Shefali.
🙏 Final Thoughts
In remembering Shefali Jariwala, we celebrate not only her contribution to pop culture but also the spirit of a woman who embraced her fame and made it her own. As her loved ones, fans, and the creators of Kaanta Laga grieve her loss, her iconic image remains eternal.