Sidharth shukla bollywood actor dies age 40

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Sidharth Shukla, an Indian actor, model and presenter, has died at the age of 40, according to broadcaster Colors TV, where Shukla worked.

“We, at Colors, are saddened & devastated by the sudden loss of our family member, Sidharth Shukla. He will be immensely missed. His passing is an irreparable loss for us & the whole industry,” the TV channel tweeted on Thursday.

Several Indian celebrities and Shukla’s fans also took to Twitter to share their shock and condolences.

“I m gonna meet you in heaven brother,” tweeted model and actor Asim Riaz alongside a broken heart emoji. “R I P sidharthshukla,” Riaz added.

Actress Kiara Advani tweeted her condolences to Shukla’s family and loved ones. “Gosh this is Heartbreaking,” she wrote. “May your soul RIP #SidharthShukla.”

Actress and singer Parineeti Chopra said she was “unable to process” the news, tweeting: “Rest in Peace #SidharthShukla. You were truly loved, by millions.”

Actor, director and producer Ajay Devgn tweeted: “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.”

And actress Madhuri Dixit Nene posted on Twitter: “It’s just unbelievable and shocking. You will always be remembered @sidharth_shukla. May your soul rest in peace.”

Shukla started his career as a model and became the first Indian to win the “Best Model of the World” contest in 2005, according to CNN News 18.

In 2008, he moved into the cinema and television industry, according to Colors TV.

He also participated in reality TV shows such as “Big Boss” and “Fear Factor” and hosted “India’s Got Talent.”

His family told the Mumbai Police they did not suspect “foul play” in the actor’s death, according to CNN News 18.

CNN’s Swati Gupta contributed to this report.

CNN — Sidharth Shukla, an Indian actor, model and presenter, has died at the age of 40, according to broadcaster Colors TV, where Shukla worked.

"We, at Colors, are saddened & devastated by the sudden loss of our family member, Sidharth Shukla. He will be immensely missed. His passing is an irreparable loss for us & the whole industry," the TV channel tweeted on Thursday.

Several Indian celebrities and Shukla's fans also took to Twitter to share their shock and condolences.

"I m gonna meet you in heaven brother," tweeted model and actor Asim Riaz alongside a broken heart emoji. "R I P sidharthshukla," Riaz added.

Actress Kiara Advani tweeted her condolences to Shukla's family and loved ones. "Gosh this is Heartbreaking," she wrote. "May your soul RIP #SidharthShukla."

Actress and singer Parineeti Chopra said she was "unable to process" the news, tweeting: "Rest in Peace #SidharthShukla. You were truly loved, by millions."

Shukla started his career as a model and became the first Indian to win the "Best Model of the World" contest in 2005, according to CNN News 18.

In 2008, he moved into the cinema and television industry, according to Colors TV.

He also participated in reality TV shows such as "Big Boss" and "Fear Factor" and hosted "India's Got Talent."

His family told the Mumbai Police they did not suspect "foul play" in the actor's death, according to CNN News 18.

Bollywood Actor and Reality TV Star Sidharth Shukla Dies at 40 from a Heart Attack: Report

“He will be immensely missed. His passing is an irreparable loss for us & the whole industry," Colors TV, where Sidharth Shukla worked, said in a tribute

Published on September 2, 2021 12:45 PM

Sidharth Shukla. Photo: Prodip Guha/Hindustan Times via Getty Images

Bollywood actor Sidharth Shukla died on Thursday. He was 40.

The actor and reality TV star suffered a heart attack and was pronounced dead at Mumbai's Cooper Hospital, CNN News 18 confirmed. Police did not suspect foul play, the outlet noted.

He is survived by his mother and two sisters, according to CNN News 18.

Colors TV added, "Our prayers & support are with his family, friends & fans. May his soul rest in peace."

Shukla began his career as a model. In 2005, he became the first Indian to win the "Best Model of the World" contest in Turkey, per CNN News 18.

Sidharth Shukla. Milind Shelte/The India Today Group via Getty Images

Shukla's employers at Colors TV posted a tribute to the actor on Twitter.

In 2008, he made his television debut on Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na and in 2014 he had his Bollywood debut in the film Humpty Sharma ki Dulhania, according to the outlet.

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Shukla also appeared in several reality shows such as his wins on Big Boss and Fear Factor as well as hosting duties on India's Got Talent, per the outlet.

Many Bollywood stars and fans expressed their condolences on social media following his passing.

"Saddened to hear of the untimely passing away of the young and talented Siddharth Shukla. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and well wishers May his soul RIP #SiddharthShukla," cricket player Yuvraj Singh wrote.

"Shocked and sad to know about Sidharth Shukla. Gone too soon. Prayers. Rest in peace," actor and comedian Sunil Grover tweeted.

Singer Neha Kakkar wrote, "My heart and brain is numb right now……. Can't believe……. Rest in peace Siddharth Shukla Condolences to his Family and Fans."

"No words! Literally numb. Siddharth Shukla you left too soon buddy! Galat baat RIP," said singer Rahul Vaidya.

"This is so unfair. Gone too soon Sidharth. Rest in peace brother. You will be in our hearts forever. My deepest condolences to his family, friends & fans," actor Rajkummar Rao added.

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