Parag Tyagi is keeping the memory of his late wife, Shefali Jariwala, alive by fulfilling her dream. Shefali (remembered as the “Kaanta Laga” girl and a well-known face in Indian television) passed away on June 27, 2025, at the age of 42 after a cardiac arrest. Her sudden death left fans and friends shocked.
On August 12, their wedding anniversary, Parag shared a heartfelt post remembering her. Now, he has announced the launch of the Shefali Jariwala Rise Foundation, an NGO focused on girl education and women’s empowerment. He said that Shefali always wanted to support this cause.
Parag Tyagi Makes Starts NGO And YouTube Channel Dedicated To Shefali Jariwala
In an Instagram video, Parag wrote, “First step towards Pari’s dream of educating girls and empowering women. Starting SHEFALI JARIWALA RISE FOUNDATION, to support that launching a YouTube channel… where I am coming up with my first product very very soon where I will speak about our beautiful life and will share what actually happened the dark night.”
He also revealed that his upcoming podcast will share details of the day Shefali passed away, something fans have been eager to know. The revenue from this podcast will be donated to the NGO. He added, “Requesting you all to subscribe and give us all your love, what u have always given. Lots and lots of love to all wonderful friends.”
Fans Show Support To Parag Tyagi
The post received an emotional response from fans. One user commented, “Me pure dil se aapke suport me hu Parag ji Shefali bahot pyari thi… bahot bahot pyar aap tino ke liye.” Another wrote, “Hum aapke saath hain.”
A third user said, “Let’s do it, bro. Full support.”
The announcement has created curiosity around Parag’s first podcast. Many are waiting to hear his account of Shefali’s last moments while also supporting the cause she cared about.
About Shefali Jariwala
Shefali rose to fame in the early 2000s with the chart-topping music video Kaanta Laga. She later acted in the film Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and appeared on popular reality shows like Boogie Woogie, Nach Baliye 5, Nach Baliye 7, and Bigg Boss 13.