'Give Them Space': Rashami Desai Slams Those Trolling Shefali Jariwala's Husband Parag Tyagi Over Pet Dog Video

Actress and former Bigg Boss contestant Rashami Desai slammed those who have been trolling actor Parag Tyagi, hours after his wife Shefali Jariwala's shocking death. For those unversed, Shefali passed away on Friday night (June 27) and on Saturday morning, Parag was spotted with their pet dog, Simba, outside his residence in Mumbai.

Soon after his video surfaced, and was shared by several pap accounts on social media, netizens trolled Parag. A section of users also commented that he appeared "too normal" despite the tragic circumstances.

Reacting to the trolling and videos, Rashmi re-shared one of the videos on her Instagram story and urged everyone to respect Parag and their family members' privacy.

"Arreee bhaiya, let's spread kindness and compassion instead of judgment! Simba was more than just a pet - he was Shefali's beloved son. Her sudden passing leaves a huge void, and I urge the media to respect the family's grief and give them space during this difficult time," Rashami wrote.

She added, "Let's show empathy and understanding, not sensationalism."

Parag carries Shefali's photo frame

The visuals, taken outside their Mumbai residence on Saturday morning, show Parag trying to maintain a low profile as he walks his dog. In the clip, it also appears that Parag is carrying a photo frame of Shefali, making the moment even more emotional.

Police vans were also spotted near the premises as official procedures following Shefali’s death are currently underway.

Shefali Jariwala's death

Shefali, passed away on the night of June 27. She was 42. While initial reports claimed a cardiac arrest as the cause, Mumbai Police later confirmed that her body was found at her Andheri residence and has been sent to Cooper Hospital in Vile Parle for postmortem. The exact cause of death is still under investigation.

Parag and Shefali had been married for over a decade and they often shared glimpses of their close bond and family moments with Simba on social media.