Updated On: 07 July, 2025 10:45 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Days after Shefali Jariwala's demise, her husband Parag Tyagi penned a note dismissing rumours around the ill health of their pet dog Simba. He said that the dog has been part of all post-death rituals

Shefali Jariwala and Parag Tyagi
Television actor Parag Tyagi took to social media to address the rumours surrounding his pet dog Simba’s health, which surfaced after the passing of his wife, Shefali Jariwala. For Shefali and Parag, their pet dog Simba was like a son.
Tyagi has refuted claims about his pet dog Simba being unwell. Taking to Instagram, he posted a video where he was seen with Simba, distributing food to the underprivileged in Mumbai. In the clip, Tyagi handed out food packets to elderly women, who offered blessings to both him and Simba. Alongside the post, Parag confirmed that Simba is healthy and actively participating in the rituals being held for Shefali, who passed away last month. He also called out "some heartless people" for spreading baseless rumors about Simba’s condition.
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