India, July 1 -- Actor Shefali Jariwala had been observing a fast as part of a religious ritual and probably took medicines on an empty stomach, which may have led to her death. This is becoming more plausible as new evidence and reports emerge about the actor's sudden death at the age of 42 on June 27.

While the detailed cause of death is not yet out, she is reported to have suffered a cardiac arrest as the immediate reason.

Police have said she had been on a fast after holding a Satyanarayan Puja, a ritual performed for prosperity and general well-being, at the family home. While she had not eaten for hours, her husband and TV actor Parag Tyagi told the police that she collapsed around 10.30 pm after consuming food that had been prepa...