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Sidharth Shukla death: From losing his father to Bollywood debut - Facts about Balika Vadhu star!

Television actor Sidharth Shukla died due to a heart attack at the age of 40. This has left his fans in a deep shock.

Sidharth Shukla won Bigg Boss 13

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Sidharth Shukla won Bigg Boss 13

Sidharth Shukla was the winner of the reality TV show Bigg Boss 13. Apart from that, he was the most popular contestant on the reality TV show according to Ormax media which rated him as the number one contestant for 5 months. His charm and connection with his fans were such that he was the most tweeted contestant in the house.

 

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His rumoured relationship with Shehnaaz Gill

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His rumoured relationship with Shehnaaz Gill

While on the show, he had developed a special connection with actress Shehnaaz Gill and fans suspected that the two have been dating since. However, the two had maintained that they were only close friends. On Twitter, the rumoured couple's fans lovingly call them 'Sidnaaz' which often trends on the micro-blogging site.

 

(Pic Courtesy: Instagram/Sidharth Shukla)

Sidharth Shukla had lost his father during his modelling days

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Sidharth Shukla had lost his father during his modelling days

Unfortunately, Sidharth Shukla had lost his father due to a lung disorder. At the time, the late actor was pursuing his modelling career. The loss was very hard on Sidharth and he has often spoken about the emotional turmoil he suffered after his father's death.

 

(Pic Courtesy: Instagram/Sidharth Shukla)

 

 

Sidharth had studied interior designing in college

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Sidharth had studied interior designing in college

Although an iconic actor, Sidharth Shukla had not always aspired to get into the entertainment industry. In fact, he was leaning towards a career in interior designing. He did his schooling at St. Xavier's High School, Mumbai. Then he went on to study Interior Design from Rachana Sansad School of Interior Design.

 

(Pic Courtesy: Instagram/Sidharth Shukla)

Sidharth's mom encouraged him to model

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Sidharth's mom encouraged him to model

It was Sidharth's mom who nudged him into modelling. In an interview with ETimes, he had revealed that she asked him to take part in the Cuffe Parade fashion contest. He had lost in the contest but was selected for a Pantaloons ad campaign. Later, he won the Best Model in the World contest which was a huge achievement.

 

(Pic Courtesy: Instagram/Sidharth Shukla)

 

He got his acting debut in 2008

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He got his acting debut in 2008

Sidharth had made his acting debut in 2008 with the Sony TV show Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na alongside Aastha Chaudhary. He has featured in several hit shows since and won the hearts of millions.

 

(Pic Courtesy: Instagram/Sidharth Shukla)

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