In yet another shocking news, Bigg Boss 13 winner Sidharth Shukla died on Thursday. He was 40. Shukla suffered reportedly a massive heart attack in the morning it is learnt. He is survived by his mother and two sisters. The Mumbai police in a statement said, no injuries were sustained on the body of actor. The cause of the death is yet to be ascertained. A team of police is present at Shukla’s residence for investigation.
“He was brought dead to the hospital some time ago,” the senior Cooper Hospital official told PTI.
Shukla began his career in showbiz as a model and made his acting debut with a lead role in the television show “Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na”. He later appeared on shows such as “Jaane Pehchaane Se… Ye Ajnabbi”, “Love U Zindagi” but became a household name with “Balika Vadhu”.
He also participated in reality shows, including “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6”, “Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7” and “Bigg Boss 13”. In 2014, Shukla made his Bollywood debut with the Karan Johar-produced “Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania” where he had a supporting role.
His death stunned all and several stars took to twitter to express grief
Akshay Kumar
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 ??
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) September 2, 2021
Madhuri Dixit
It’s just unbelievable and shocking. You will always be remembered @sidharth_shukla. May your soul rest in peace. My heartfelt condolences to the family ?
— Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) September 2, 2021
Manoj Bajpayee
OMG!!! This is So Shocking!!! Words will fail to describe the shock and sense of loss of his near and dear ones !!! May he res in peace !!! ?? No yaar !!!! https://t.co/HmcF1ppJFX
— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) September 2, 2021
Raveena Tandon
Omg ! Can’t believe this news ! Still hoping it’s not true ! So successful and hardworking, too young to go. https://t.co/qoljt4GmiC
— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) September 2, 2021
Ajay Devgn
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 ?? pic.twitter.com/en1RJVuj8k— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) September 2, 2021