Shefali Jariwala birth anniversary: How Parag Tyagi is keeping her legacy alive

Updated On: 15 December, 2025 04:31 PM IST | Amarylisa Gonsalves

Shefali Jariwala`s death sent waves of shock across the entertainment industry as well as the country. December 15, 2025, marks her first birth anniversary after her heartbreaking passing away in June this year. Although the actress may no longer be with us, her husband, Parag Tyagi, is doing everything possible to keep her legacy alive. Here are some ways he`s making significant changes to lives of people in her name. 

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He later helped more underprivileged children to gain educational assistance through the foundation.

<p>Parag started the Shefali Jariwala Rise Foundation, fulfilling her dream of educating girls and empowering women. A girl named Insha became the first child to receive educational assistance in terms of admission and more through the foundation.</p>

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Parag started the Shefali Jariwala Rise Foundation, fulfilling her dream of educating girls and empowering women. A girl named Insha became the first child to receive educational assistance in terms of admission and more through the foundation.

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Parag`s mother is also seen playing an instrumental role in providing help through the foundation.

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On the occasion of Durgashtami, Parag treated a bund of kids with sweets and goodies.

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Parag has dedicated many spots in his house to Shefali by putting up her pictures along with their photos together.

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The foundation has been growing ever since helping more and more kids to get education.

<p>As a gesture of his love for Shefali, Parag got her face portrait tattooed forever on his chest. On the occasion of their 15th wedding anniversary, Parag dedicated the tattoo as a gift to her. He wrote, "Here is my gift to pari on our 15th anniversary. She is always in my heart, in each and every cell of my body. Now everyone can see it."</p>

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As a gesture of his love for Shefali, Parag got her face portrait tattooed forever on his chest. On the occasion of their 15th wedding anniversary, Parag dedicated the tattoo as a gift to her. He wrote, "Here is my gift to pari on our 15th anniversary. She is always in my heart, in each and every cell of my body. Now everyone can see it."

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Parag makes sure to visit the kids and spend time with them. He also celebrates the birthdays of the kids with them.

<p>Shefali`s parents also joined Parag in keeping their daughter`s tradition of distributing goodies and gifts to the underprivileged kids alive on Durgashtami. </p>

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Shefali`s parents also joined Parag in keeping their daughter`s tradition of distributing goodies and gifts to the underprivileged kids alive on Durgashtami.

<p>Parag planted trees in Shefali`s honour, keeping in mind her love for nature. He shared, "Pari always loved nature and she always wanted to give back the love the world has showered on her. This is the first step to give love back, Planting trees"</p>

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Parag planted trees in Shefali`s honour, keeping in mind her love for nature. He shared, "Pari always loved nature and she always wanted to give back the love the world has showered on her. This is the first step to give love back, Planting trees"

<p>In her absence, Parag brought Lord Ganesha home to fulfil her wish. He shared, "Pari always wanted that bappa shall never stop visiting & bless her home."</p>

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In her absence, Parag brought Lord Ganesha home to fulfil her wish. He shared, "Pari always wanted that bappa shall never stop visiting & bless her home."

<p>He also launched a YouTube channel to share his and his late wife Shefali Jariwala`s story. He shared that the proceeds of the same will go to the Shefali Jariwala Rise Foundation. </p>

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He also launched a YouTube channel to share his and his late wife Shefali Jariwala`s story. He shared that the proceeds of the same will go to the Shefali Jariwala Rise Foundation.

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