Mumbai, June 30, 2025 –
The sudden demise of actress Shefali Jariwala on June 27 left the film and TV industry in shock. However, the media coverage of her funeral has now sparked outrage among celebrities. Actor Varun Dhawan was among the first to express his anger, calling the reportage “insensitive” and “disturbing”, a sentiment that was later supported by Janhvi Kapoor and Rashami Desai.
In a strongly worded Instagram Story, Varun Dhawan wrote:
“Once again, the media has insensitively covered the passing of a soul. I don’t understand why you want to report someone’s grief. It makes everyone extremely uncomfortable. How does this benefit anyone? I request my friends in media — no one wants their final journey to be covered like this.”
👏 Janhvi Kapoor Supports Varun:
Janhvi Kapoor reposted Varun’s story and added,
“Finally, someone said it.”
Her support echoes the growing discontent in Bollywood regarding how celebrity deaths and their aftermaths are being sensationalized.
⚠️ Shefali’s Funeral Coverage Sparks Celebrity Backlash
A viral video from Shefali’s funeral showed several media outlets crowding around the grieving family. Another controversial video showed actor Paras Chhabra confronting a reporter, who had earlier posted a clip of Shefali’s husband Parag walking their pet dog post her demise.
In the video, Paras is seen saying:
“I saw your dog-walking news. It was absolutely pathetic. What’s wrong with the man walking his dog? What kind of news do you make? Nonsense!”
He scolded the reporter on camera and asked them to leave the premises.
🗣️ Rashami Desai Calls It “Shameful Journalism”
TV actress Rashami Desai also reposted the dog-walking video with a sharp comment:
“Really? You want to call this journalism? Shame on you!”
💬 The Larger Debate: Grief vs TRPs
This incident has reignited the debate on media ethics and respecting privacy during mourning periods. While some media pages argue they are documenting public figures’ lives, celebrities are now demanding boundaries when it comes to funerals and personal grief.
