Indian actress Shefali Jariwala, known for the hit song 'Kaanta Laga,' died suddenly at the age of 42 on June 27, 2025, reportedly from cardiac arrest. She had been undergoing treatment for several years and was found to have boxes of medications, including anti-ageing drugs, at her residence, suggesting possible self-medication. Authorities conducted a post-mortem and are investigating the cause of death, with the final report expected around June 30. Medical experts have raised concerns about the risks associated with unsupervised use of anti-ageing treatments such as glutathione injections and steroids, which may increase the risk of heart attacks. Shefali's death has sparked broader alarm over a rising trend of sudden cardiac arrests among young Indians, particularly in Karnataka's Hassan district, where over 20 deaths from heart attacks have been reported in 40 days. This surge has prompted investigations and public health discussions about lifestyle factors, medication side effects, and preventive healthcare. Controversy arose when Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah suggested a link between COVID-19 vaccines and the heart attack deaths in Hassan, a claim strongly refuted by vaccine manufacturers, health experts, and officials who emphasized the vaccines' safety and the lack of evidence connecting them to these incidents. Shefali's husband, Parag Tyagi, has publicly mourned her passing and urged people to remember her positively. The case has also highlighted the pressures of youth and beauty standards in the entertainment industry, with calls for caution in cosmetic treatments and acceptance of natural ageing.