Sidharth Shukla, a prominent figure in Indian television and modeling, left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. His charismatic presence and acting prowess captivated audiences across numerous roles and reality shows.

Wiki/Biography

Born on Friday, December 12, 1980, in Mumbai, Sidharth Shukla (age 40 at the time of death) hailed from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. A Sagittarius, he attended St. Xavier’s High School in Mumbai before graduating in Interior Designing from Rachana Sansad School of Interior Design. His sporting prowess was evident in his school days, representing his school in tennis and football. His modeling career began during his college years.

In 2004, he was a runner-up in the Gladrags Manhunt competition, showcasing his early success in the industry.

Physical Appearance

• Height: 6′ 2″
• Weight (approx.): 75 kg
• Hair Colour: Black
• Eye Colour: Black
• Body Measurements (approx.): Chest 42″, Waist 32″, Biceps 16″

Family

Sidharth Shukla belonged to a Hindu Brahmin family.

Parents & Siblings

His father, Ashok Shukla, a civil engineer at the Reserve Bank of India, passed away due to a lung infection during Sidharth’s early modeling career. His mother, Rita Shukla, is a homemaker. He had two elder sisters, Preeti Shukla and Neetu Shukla, with Neetu working as a senior manager at Nucleus Office Parks, Mumbai.

Relationships/Affairs

Throughout his life, Sidharth Shukla was linked to several actresses. Some relationships were confirmed, while others remained rumors. These included Shilpa Shinde, Drashti Dhami, Shefali Jariwala, Smita Bansal, Tanishaa Mukerji, Rashami Desai, Akanksha Puri, and Arti Singh. However, his most widely publicized relationship was with Shehnaaz Kaur Gill, his fellow Bigg Boss 13 contestant.

Reports suggest Shehnaaz was with Sidharth in his final hours. News articles detailed how he complained of discomfort before his death, with Shehnaaz assisting him until he passed away in his sleep around 7 am.

After his death, it was reported that Sidharth and Shehnaaz were planning a December 2021 wedding at the JW Marriott, Mumbai, and had even booked an apartment.

Address

Casuarina A, New Link Road, Andheri West, 400053, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Signature/Autograph

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Career

As a Model

Post-graduation, Sidharth launched his modeling career. Besides the Gladrags Manhunt competition, he represented India at the World’s Best Model contest in Turkey in 2004, becoming the first Asian to win. He featured in music videos like “Resham Ka Rumal” and later worked in numerous music videos in 2020, including “Bhula Dunga,” “Dil Ko Karaar Aaya,” and “Shona Shona.” He also graced numerous fashion shows and appeared in commercials for brands such as Bajaj Avenger, ICICI, Mamaearth, Fair & Lovely, and Digjam.

As an Actor

Television

Sidharth’s acting debut was in 2008 with Sony TV’s “Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na.” He then starred in “Jaane Pehchaane Se… Ye Ajnabbi” and “Love U Zindagi.” He also appeared in episodic shows like “Aahat” and “CID.” His breakthrough role came in 2012 with Colors TV’s “Balika Vadhu,” portraying Shivraj Shekhar. He went on to participate in “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6” and hosted shows like “Savdhaan India,” “India’s Got Talent 6 & 7,” and won “Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7” in 2016. His role in “Dil Se Dil Tak” (2017) alongside Rashami Desai and Jasmin Bhasin further solidified his popularity. His win in “Bigg Boss 13” (2019) marked a career pinnacle.

Film

Sidharth’s Bollywood debut was in 2014’s “Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania,” followed by the Kazakh film “Business in Kazakhstan” (2016) and the web series “Broken But Beautiful 3” (2021). He also made a guest appearance on “Kitchen Champion” (2021) with his sister Neetu.

Controversies

Sidharth faced several controversies throughout his career, including a drunk-driving incident in 2014, a rash driving arrest in 2018, and reported on-set conflicts with colleagues on various shows such as “Balika Vadhu” and “Dil Se Dil Tak”. He was also known for being late on set and having demanding behavior.

Awards

Sidharth received numerous awards for his work, including:

Income

Sidharth reportedly earned approximately Rs. 60,000 per episode.

Car Collection

BMW X5

Bike Collection

Bobber Style Harley Davidson

Favourites

• Food: Pav Bhaji and Dal Chawal
• Cuisine: Indian
• Actors: Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Mithun Chakraborty
• Actresses: Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit
• Colour: White
• Perfume: Paco Rabanne
• Travel Destinations: Germany, Spain, Austria
• Films: Agneepath, Deewar, Vaastav, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Jab We Met, Fast and Furious

Death

Sidharth Shukla passed away on September 2, 2021, at Cooper Hospital in Mumbai due to a massive heart attack. His last rites were performed on September 3, 2021, in Juhu, Mumbai.

Facts/Trivia

• Hobbies: Gymming and travelling
• Dietary change: Initially vegetarian, later became non-vegetarian
• Career shift: Initially aspired to be an interior designer but transitioned to modeling and acting.
• Interests: Reading newspapers and magazines, politics.
• Personality: Introverted, not fond of partying.
• Fitness enthusiast: Regularly visited the gym
• Film contract: Signed a three-film contract with Dharma Productions in January 2014
• Friendship: Became friends with John Abraham during his modeling days
• Nickname: Fondly called “Sid” by friends and family
• Smoking addiction: Discussed his smoking habit and desire for lung treatment in Bigg Boss 13
• Posthumous release: His last song, “Jeena Zaruri Hai,” was released in May 2022