Bollywood and television fans were left shocked on the night of June 27th when Bigg Boss 13 fame Shefali Jariwala passed away suddenly. As per initial reports, Shefali suffered a cardiac arrest. She was rushed to Bellevue Hospital in Mumbai, where doctors declared her brought dead. A postmortem has been conducted, and the final report is awaited to determine the exact cause of her death.
Media Criticised for Insensitive Coverage of Shefali’s Final Journey
Following Shefali’s untimely demise, several news portals and TV channels began round-the-clock coverage of her passing. From showing grieving loved ones to close-up visuals of her mortal remains, the media has been under heavy fire for its lack of sensitivity. Many fans and industry insiders took to social media to call out this insensitive style of reporting.
Varun Dhawan Reacts Strongly Against the Media
Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan was one of the few stars who spoke out against the media’s insensitive coverage. Taking to Instagram, Varun shared a strong message condemning the way Shefali’s death was being reported. He wrote:
“Again one more passing of a soul being insensitively covered by the media. I just don’t understand why do you have to cover someone’s grief… Everyone looks so uncomfortable with this. How is this benefitting anyone? My request to my friends in the media – this isn’t the way someone would want their final journey covered.”
Netizens Support Varun Dhawan’s Statement
Many users on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram have supported Varun Dhawan’s words. Comments poured in from fans who agreed that the line between journalism and personal grief must not be blurred. Several people pointed out how this type of coverage turns tragedy into a spectacle, further traumatizing the family and fans.
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