Shefali Jariwala Passes Away at 42: KK, Sidharth Shukla, and Other Celebs Who Died of Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Shefali Jariwala—widely known as the “Kaanta Laga girl” and a participant on Bigg Boss 13—passed away on the night of June 27, 2025, in Mumbai at the age of 42. She reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest and was rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital by her husband Parag Tyagi and others, but was declared dead on arrival. Her body was later taken to Cooper Hospital for post-mortem examination.

Rituraj Singh, the veteran Indian television actor, passed away on February 20, 2024, at the age of 59 due to a sudden cardiac arrest. He had been receiving treatment for a pancreatic ailment, and complications likely contributed to his heart failure . His untimely death came as a shock to fans and colleagues alike.

Satish Kaushik, veteran actor and filmmaker, died on March 9, 2023, at the age of 66 due to a heart attack while traveling in Gurugram. He was rushed to Fortis Hospital but was declared dead. His sudden demise shocked the film industry and fans alike.

Singer KK (Krishnakumar Kunnath) died on May 31, 2022, at the age of 53 after suffering a heart attack shortly after a live concert in Kolkata. He was rushed to the hospital but declared dead on arrival. His sudden death shocked fans across the nation.

Raju Srivastava, the beloved Indian comedian known as the “King of Comedy,” died on September 21, 2022, at the age of 58 after suffering a cardiac arrest. He collapsed during a workout on August 10 and was admitted to AIIMS Delhi, where he remained on a ventilator for over 40 days and underwent angioplasty. He passed away after his condition failed to improve .

Sidharth Shukla, popular television and film actor, passed away on September 2, 2021, at the age of 40 due to a massive heart attack. He was rushed to Cooper Hospital in Mumbai but was declared dead. Known for winning Bigg Boss 13 and starring in shows like Balika Vadhu and Broken But Beautiful 3, his sudden death shocked the nation.