The untimely death of actor and model Shefali Jariwala has sent ripples through the entertainment world. Known as the ‘Kata Laga” girl, she was declared dead after being rushed unconscious to the hospital. According to preliminary reports, the cause of her death is suspected to be a cardiac arrest, possibly linked to years of anti-ageing medication use.
Reports suggest that the 42-year-old actor was observing a religious fast during a puja at home. Despite the fast, she took her usual injection, an anti-ageing treatment that she had been taking for nearly eight years. Sources close to her family said that she rarely missed her monthly anti-ageing medication.
According to sources close to the investigation, this routine might have turned fatal. “Shefali was regularly consuming anti-ageing medicines for the last seven to eight years,” said one source. “Even on the day of the puja, she took an injection in the afternoon. These medicines were initially prescribed by a doctor and became part of her monthly regimen. Police now believe this could be a key factor in her cardiac arrest,” say sources.
At her residence, police and forensic experts discovered vials of glutathione and Vitamin C substances commonly marketed for their anti-ageing and skin-whitening benefits. Alongside them were acidity pills, likely taken to counteract side effects.
Glutathione, an antioxidant naturally found in the body, has become a trending ingredient in the beauty industry, praised for its ability to lighten skin by reducing melanin. But health experts warn of the dangers of intravenous use. Though oral and topical forms are generally considered low-risk, IV administration can result in severe complications, including anaphylactic shock and liver damage.
