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Shefali Jariwala’s death has exposed the dangerous reality of cardiac arrest. Know the full analysis by senior journalist Manoj Tibrewal Aakash on his popular show ‘The MTA Speaks’.
Shefali Jariwala sudden death shook everyone
New Delhi: Film actor and 'Kaanta Laga Girl' famous Shefali Jariwala is no more among us. As soon as the news came out on Saturday morning that 42-year-old Shefali suddenly died of cardiac arrest, the entire Bollywood, her fans and the general public were stunned. A personality who always appeared energetic, healthy and full of confidence, her sudden demise is not just a personal loss, but a dangerous warning for the society which can no longer be avoided.
Veteran journalist Manoj Tibrewal Aakash said in his show 'The MTA Speaks' that Shefali's life was full of inspiration. She was born on 15 December 1982 in Mumbai in a middle-class Gujarati family. She also did her schooling in Mumbai and obtained a degree in Computer Engineering from Sardar Patel College of Engineering.
There was a time when Shefali's dream was to become an engineer and make a career in the corporate world, but fate turned her in a different direction. When her music video 'Kaanta Laga' was released in 2002, this song became a landmark in India's pop music history. Her dance moves, confident performance and expressions made her famous overnight across the country. She settled in the heart of every youth with the name 'Kaanta Laga Girl'.
She participated in TV reality shows like 'Bigg Boss' and 'Nach Baliye' and became a favorite of the audience. Her and her husband Parag Tyagi's pair became very popular on the stage of 'Nach Baliye'. Apart from acting and dancing, Shefali also played an active role in modeling, advertisements, fashion shows and social awareness programs.
In recent years, she was also very active on digital platforms. She had millions of followers on social media platforms such as Instagram. She regularly shared content related to fitness, mental health, yoga and motivation. Her profile was a source of inspiration for today's youth - a woman who was educated, self-reliant, and also socially aware.
But perhaps the saddest thing was that a woman who was so conscious about her health, whose lifestyle was considered an ideal one, fell prey to a silent killer disease like cardiac arrest. When Shefali felt dizzy and fell unconscious in the early hours of Saturday, her family immediately rushed her to the hospital.
But by the time anything could be done, it was too late. Doctors declared her dead.
According to Mumbai Police, Shefali's death prima facie appears to be natural. No injury marks were found on her body. The post-mortem report also made it clear that she died due to cardiac arrest. No toxic substances were found in the body, and the possibility of any criminal angle was ruled out.
Her husband and actor Parag Tyagi, while talking to the media, said in a very emotional tone, "We had dinner together. Shefali was fine. In the morning she suddenly fainted. We tried, but could not do anything. It is like a bad dream." This statement is not just of a husband, but of every person who loses a loved one without any warning, without any sign.
The entire film and TV industry mourned the death of Shefali. Shilpa Shetty said that "Shefali was the epitome of confidence and energy. Her smile will always be remembered." Choreographer Geeta Kapoor wrote, "Through 'Kaanta Laga' you taught an entire generation to dance." Singer Udit Narayan said, “Shefali was an emotion, her performance can never be forgotten.
Actor Arjun Bijlani said, “I met her a few days back at an event, who knew it would be the last time.” Reactions from entertainment journalists to fans are enough to tell that Shefali was not just a face, she was an era, a thought, a symbol.
But now the question arises, how can a healthy, active and positive person's heart stop? Was it just bad luck or are we all heading towards a medical emergency that we have not taken seriously yet? In the last few years, there has been an alarming increase in deaths due to sudden cardiac arrest in India. While exercising in the gym, dancing at a wedding ceremony, during a meeting in the office or while walking on the road - many such cases have been reported.
Experts believe that this is not just a medical problem, but a social warning. Modern lifestyle, constant stress, lack of sleep, irregular meals, excessive consumption of caffeine and energy drinks, taking supplements without consulting a doctor - all these together have a huge impact on our heart directly and indirectly.
Also, this risk has increased further after the Covid-19 pandemic. Doctors say that after Covid infection, there is an effect on the heart muscles, which we ignore thinking it is normal, but it gradually affects the functioning of the heart and can lead to cardiac arrest.
The most worrying thing is that cardiac arrest does not give any kind of prior warning. Neither chest pain, nor shortness of breath, nor any clear indication in the blood report. It has completely become a 'silent killer', which is extremely dangerous for a society like ours, where in the name of health, only going to the gym or looking healthy is considered enough.
Now there is a need for awareness. It has now become necessary to get basic medical tests like ECG, Echo, Lipid Profile, Thyroid, Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure done once every six months or a year. Health checkup is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. Not only for the youth, but for every age group. Governments should make CPR training compulsory in schools, colleges and offices. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) machines should be installed in every mall, airport, railway station and crowded places.
Doctors will also have to work towards making people aware, not limiting themselves only to treatment. From the platform of ‘The MTA Speaks’, we appeal to you to not see the untimely death of Shefali Jariwala as just a personal tragedy or a celebrity news, but to accept it as a warning. This incident is enough to shake every person who thinks that just looking good, eating well and posting healthy feeds on social media is enough.
We all have to be aware in our lives, be cautious and make our family members aware about health too. Shefali is no longer among us, but her smile, her confidence and her life will always inspire us. Her death has taught us that how long we live is not in our hands, but how we live - that is completely in our control. Humble tribute to Shefali Jariwala from ‘The MTA Speaks’."
