In the wake of Shefali Jariwala’s untimely demise, her husband Parag Tyagi has opened up for the first time about the deep void her absence has left in his life — and in the life of their beloved pet, Simba. The emotional weight of losing a life partner is immeasurable, and for Parag, who shared a beautiful and enduring bond with Shefali, the days since her passing have been a painful process of acceptance and healing.
Speaking to a leading publication, Parag shared a glimpse into the quiet heartbreak that now echoes through their home. He described how the simplest of routines — morning coffee, shared walks, late-night conversations — now feel empty without her. But more poignantly, he spoke of Simba, the couple’s loyal dog, who has been struggling in his own silent way.
“Simba still goes to the door every evening, thinking Shefali will come home. He waits, wagging his tail, not knowing why the door never opens for her anymore,” Parag revealed, his voice thick with emotion. “I’ve tried everything to distract him — new toys, longer walks, sleeping beside him — but he knows something’s missing. He feels it, like I do.”
Describing Shefali as not just his wife, but his best friend and soulmate, Parag said her presence still lingers everywhere. Her favourite mug remains on the kitchen shelf, her fragrance still clings to her wardrobe, and the playlists she curated continue to echo through their living room. “Pari hasn’t left us,” he said gently. “She’s in every breath we take. She’s in Simba’s eyes when he looks for her. She’s in the silence of our house and the noise of our memories.”
Shefali, widely known and loved for her unforgettable appearance in the hit song Kaanta Laga, and later for her participation in Bigg Boss 13, had built a strong fanbase over the years. Her vibrant personality, infectious smile, and candid nature won hearts both onscreen and off. But for Parag, she was simply “Pari” — the girl who brought warmth into every corner of his life.
“I still talk to her,” he admitted. “Every night. I tell her what Simba did, what I cooked, or how my day went. Maybe it’s foolish, but I feel she listens. She always did — she was the best listener.”
While the grieving process remains intensely personal, Parag shared that he is not isolating himself. Instead, he has chosen to embrace the pain with dignity, allowing himself to feel every moment of it, and letting Simba do the same. The two of them have developed a quiet bond in their shared loss, often sitting together in silence, as if understanding each other’s pain without needing words.
“Shefali wouldn’t have wanted us to break,” he said. “She was so full of life. She believed in love, laughter, and strength. I think of her and I stand up straighter. She fought every battle with grace. I owe it to her to do the same.”
He also expressed gratitude to friends, family, and fans who have stood by him during this devastating time. The messages of support, the flowers, the prayers — they have helped create a cocoon of strength around him and Simba. But nothing, he admits, can replace what they’ve lost.
“Shefali didn’t just light up a room — she lit up lives. Mine, Simba’s, and so many others. Her absence is louder than words can ever express. But we’re learning, one day at a time, how to live with it. Not move on, never that — but move forward, carrying her love with us.”
As Parag Tyagi continues to pick up the pieces, he does so with the heart of a man who has loved deeply — and lost just as profoundly. Yet in every sentence, in every mention of “Pari,” there’s an unshakable truth: She may no longer be here in the physical sense, but she lives on — in memories, in love, and in the quiet resilience of those she left behind.
