Shefali Jariwala's sudden passing came as a huge shock to everyone, leaving her close friends and family heartbroken. A day after Shefali’s passing, her husband Parag Tyagi was seen walking their pet dog Simba in the compound, as shown in a video that surfaced online. The clip sparked strong backlash, with many criticizing him for his actions during such a tragic time.
Addressing the criticism around the viral video, Shefali's close friend and Bigg Boss 13 co-contestant Paras clarified the situation and shared the emotional truth behind the moment. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Paras revealed that Shefali Jariwala and Parag Tyagi were extremely close to their pet dog, treating him as a family member. The trio lived together, and Shefali’s sudden passing left a deep emotional void in their home. Paras shared that in such a moment of grief, it’s only natural for Parag to hold on even more tightly to their pet, who now represents a part of Shefali’s presence.
He further shared, "Shefali and Parag were very close to their pet. He was a family member to them. Three members were living together in a house, and one of them is suddenly gone. In such a situation, you should understand Parag’s mental state. He would want to keep him even closer and very close to his heart. There is a sense of fear and longing at the same time. People might think it’s strange, but since I know them closely, I understood his psychology. Moreover, their pet has grown old and cannot see properly. So, Parag’s responsibility towards him increases even more.”
The Vighnaharta Ganesh actor also mentioned that the pet seemed to sense Shefali's absence. “Dogs are very sensitive—they can feel when something is wrong. The pet also knew that Shefali is no more. He was visibly sad and affected by her passing.”
A video of Parag Tyagi taking his dog for a walk just hours after Shefali Jariwala’s passing rapidly spread across social media. The footage drew heavy criticism from netizens, who questioned his behavior during such an emotionally delicate moment.
Shefali's close friends Rashami, Paras and others came out in Parag's defence. They slammed the trolls and people to show kindness and empathy during this difficult period.