The sudden demise of 42-year-old Shefali Jariwala, best known for her iconic appearance in the "Kaanta Laga" music video, has triggered a storm of speculation online, with several posts linking her death to the COVID-19 vaccine. Public interest in the death of 42-year-old Shefali Jariwala was fueled by growing concerns over rising heart attacks among middle-aged individuals, including several well-known celebrities. However, official findings and expert statements contradict these claims. Shefali Jariwala Dies: Bollywood's 'Kaanta Lagaa' Girl and 'Bigg Boss 13' Contestant Passes Away at 42.

What Happened to Shefali Jariwala?

According to her doctor, Shefali Jariwala had been undergoing anti-ageing treatment for the past eight years. On June 27, after receiving a routine anti-ageing injection that included Glutathione and Vitamin C, she reportedly fell ill between 10 PM and 11 PM. She experienced trembling, lost consciousness, and was declared dead at a hospital soon after. Preliminary findings indicate low blood pressure, cardiac arrest, and severe gastric distress. Anti-ageing drug side effects, including bloating, have also come under scrutiny. Shefali Jariwala Death: Postmortem Report of Actress Expected in One or Two Days, Statements of 10 People Recorded So Far.

No COVID-19 Vaccine Link in Shefali Jariwala’s Death

No COVID-19 Vaccine Link in Shefali Jariwala’s Death

While social media has tried to draw a connection between Shefali Jariwala’s death and COVID-19 vaccination, there is no evidence supporting such claims. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has issued a clear statement, citing comprehensive studies by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), which found no causal link between COVID-19 vaccines and sudden cardiac deaths. COVID-19 Jabs Safe as ICMR, AIIMS Studies Find No Link Between Coronavirus Vaccine and Sudden Deaths, Says Centre.

Is Shefali Jariwala’s Death Linked to COVID-19 Vaccine? Here’s a Fact Check of Fake Claims

The Ministry affirmed that vaccines used in India were safe and that serious side effects were extremely rare. A final post-mortem report of Shefali Jariwala is awaited, but no official agency has connected her death to COVID-19 vaccination.

Fact check

Is Shefali Jariwala’s Death Linked to COVID-19 Vaccine? Here’s a Fact Check of Fake Claims About ‘Kaanta Laga’ Fame Actress’ Cause of Death
Claim :

Shefali Jariwala died due to the COVID-19 vaccine.

Conclusion :

No evidence supports this. Preliminary findings point to unrelated medical causes.

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