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Sidharth Shukla’s sudden death has left the industry and his fans numb
Asuperstar of television, Sidharth Shukla passed away on Thursday in Mumbai, aged 40, after suffering a heart attack. An entertainer, a performer and loyal friend, Shukla had his whole life ahead of him. Shukla was rushed to Cooper Hospital in Mumbai yesterday morning, but was declared dead on arrival.After starting his career with modelling, he went on to become a popular face on television, films and OTT.
Shukla debuted on TV with Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na in 2008 and many shows later, his role as Shiv in Balika Vadhu catapulted him to the big league. Soon after, he signed a three-film-deal with Karan Johar’s production house and co-starred in Humpty Sharma
#SIDRA- THE ROLLERCOASTER RIDE
Sidharth Shukla and Rashami Desai reportedly dated each other while working on the show Dil Se Dil Tak. Their chemistry led fans to believe that they were together. They became fan favourites and were named ‘SidRa.’ Things took an ugly turn and Shukla was replaced after rumours of fights with Desai and co-stars surfaced. The two worked together again on Bigg Boss and many hoped that things would be rekindled, but they engaged in nasty fights. But post the show, they admitted that they were on good terms.
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While it was expected that his career would soar in Bollywood, he didn’t quite get the offers he hoped for. Thereafter, he saw a low phase in his career. But Shukla soon bounced back after winning Bigg Boss 13. In 2019, Shukla was in Google’s top 10 mostsearched Indian personalities.
In the past two years, he featured in multiple music videos. After the web show, Broken But Beautiful 3 , he was last seen on screen with Shehnaaz Gill for Bigg Boss OTT. He is survived by his mother and two elder sisters. After graduating in interior design, he tried his hand at modelling and in 2004, and became the runner-up in the Gladrags Manhunt and Megamodel Contest.
#SIDNAAZ- THE RIDDLE
Fans started linking Sidharth Shukla and Shehnaaz Gill ever since their stint on Bigg Boss in 2019. Gill was elated to see Shukla after his re-entry into the house post battling typhoid. This was the first time fans thought there was something brewing between the two. Many thought after the show’s over, they would part ways. But the duo collaborated on two music videos. They were often caught together by the paparazzi. They even celebrated each other’s birthday and rang in the New Year together, adding fuel to their dating rumours.
Gone too soon Siddharth.. u shall be missed. Condolences to the family .. RIP
Really sad to know about the passing away of #SiddharthShukla. I didn’t know him personally but it’s heartbreaking to know of such a talented life gone so soon. Om Shanti
Life & death are both baffling. But when someone as young as #SidharthShukla passes away with suddenness, one is very sad... Condolences to his family. RIP Sidharth
OMG!!! This is So Shocking!!! Words will fail to describe the shock and sense of loss of his near and dear ones !!! May he rest in peace !!! No yaar !!!!
Omg! Can’t believe this news! Still hoping it’s not true! So successful and hardworking, too young to go.
Oh god, it’s really shocking n heartbreaking, my condolences to the family n prayers for the departed soul. Om Shanti.
Oh god, it’s really shocking n heartbreaking, my condolences to the family n prayers for the departed soul. Om Shanti.
Shocked beyond words!! Gone toooooo soon…. Condolences to his family, loved ones. - He was loved by millions. #SiddharthShukla you will be missed - rest in peace brother. Om Shanti