Actor Parag Tyagi marked the first death anniversary of his wife, actor Shefali Jariwala, according to the Hindu Panchang, with a deeply emotional tribute on Thursday, 18 June, announcing the start of a 21-day sadhana dedicated entirely to her soul. The video, shared on social media, captured the actor reflecting on grief, spirituality, and an enduring bond that he says transcends the physical world.

The Sadhana and Its Resolve

In the video, Parag described beginning the spiritual practice at Brahma Muhurat — the pre-dawn hour considered most auspicious in Hindu tradition — with a single resolve: that all virtue, light, and spiritual merit arising from the sadhana be directed to Shefali, whom he affectionately called 'Pari'.

In his own words, Parag said, 'Today, according to the Hindu Panchang, it has been a year since Pari left her physical form. From today, I have started a new 21-day sadhana in Brahma Muhurat. All the sadhanas I have done so far have had only one resolution, that whatever virtue, light, or fruit comes from them should first be attained by Pari.'

A Belief in the Soul's Continuity

Parag went beyond ritual observance, articulating a philosophy of love rooted in the soul rather than the body. 'Everyone thinks love comes from the body, but I believe love is not from the body, it is from the soul. And a relationship with the soul never breaks. That is why she is still with us,' he said, urging fans who loved Shefali to continue praying for her.

Notably, this is not an isolated gesture. Over the past year, Parag has consistently channelled his grief into action — organising charity drives, commemorating occasions he believes Shefali would have observed, and keeping her memory publicly alive.

Who Was Shefali Jariwala

Shefali Jariwala rose to nationwide fame through her iconic appearance in the music video 'Kaanta Laga' and later earned a new generation of admirers through her stint on Bigg Boss 13. She passed away on 27 June 2025 at the age of 42, a loss that sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and her wide fanbase.

Her death, described as sudden, prompted an outpouring of grief from colleagues and fans alike — a response that, more than a year on, shows little sign of fading.

The Grief That Became a Public Vigil

Parag's sustained, visible mourning has drawn both admiration and empathy from the public. His approach — converting personal loss into spiritual practice and community remembrance — reflects a broader cultural tradition of grief in India, where anniversaries according to the Hindu calendar carry deep ritualistic weight distinct from the Gregorian date of death.

As the 21-day sadhana begins, Parag has asked fans to join him in prayer and continued love for Shefali, framing remembrance not as mourning but as an ongoing relationship of the spirit.