In his last Instagram photo, Sidharth Shukla thanked frontline workers; post goes viral
Shukla had thanked them for their countless hours of work & for risking their lives.
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The 'Balika Vadhu' star had posted a picture of himself holding a placard that said 'The Heroes We Owe'.
TV personality and actor Sidharth Shukla passed away at the age of 40 on Thursday. The news of his sudden demise has shocked many. The actor, with a career spanning over 15 years, also had a strong presence on the Internet with over 3.9 million followers on Instagram. As people all over the country mourn his demise, his last post on the photo-sharing app is going viral.
Shukla had applauded the healthcare staff and frontline workers in his last Instagram post, thanking them for their countless hours of work and for risking their lives to help others. The 'Balika Vadhu' star had posted a picture of himself holding a placard that said 'The Heroes We Owe'. "You truly are the bravest! Being on the frontline surly isn’t easy, but we really appreciate your efforts," Shukla wrote in the caption.
Saluting the healthcare workers, Shukla added: "To all the frontline warriors, a thank you from the heart!"
The actor's beloved fans are taking over his social media post to pay tribute to the late star. His fans have been commenting condolences messages for the actor. Shukla, who is survived by his mother and two sisters, was rushed to the Cooper Hospital in Juhu around 10.20 am on Thursday, PTI reported quoting authorities at the hospital, adding that the cause of his sudden death is not immediately clear.
Shukla, who held a degree in interior designing, switched to modelling when he was crowned as the runner-up in Gladrags Manhunt and Megamodel Contest in 2004. In 2005, Shukla made the country proud by winning the World's Best Model contest held in Turkey. After winning the title, he bagged a few advertisements for some leading brands.
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After a successful career in the modelling industry, Shukla entered the world of TV shows with his first acting role in 'Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na' in 2008. He later starred in TV series such as 'Jaane Pehchaane Se... Ye Ajnabbi' and 'Love U Zindagi'. But it was 'Balika Vadhu' that landed Shukla major fame that every household in India recognised the actor.
Recently, the actor entered the 'Bigg Boss' house for season 13 where the fans saw him like never before. His angry young man avatar, his clashes with co-contestants including Asim Riaz, Rashami Desai, and friendship with Shehnaaz Gill stole the limelight. By the end of the show, Shukla emerged as the winner of 'Bigg Boss 13'.
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TV and film actor Sidharth Shukla, who gained major recognition for his role in TV show 'Balika Vadhu', passed away on Thursday. He was 40. The actor was rushed to the Cooper Hospital in Juhu on Thursday morning after having a heart attack where he was declared dead on arrival. The 'Big Boss 13' winner is survived by his mother and two sisters.
TV and film actor Sidharth Shukla, who gained major recognition for his role in TV show 'Balika Vadhu', passed away on Thursday. He was 40. The actor was rushed to the Cooper Hospital in Juhu on Thur..
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Shukla, who became a household name and a huge TV personality, started his career as a model. He made his acting debut with a lead role in the TV series called 'Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na' in 2008. That was just the beginning for the actor who later appeared in several TV shows such as 'Jaane Pehchaane Se.... Ye Ajnabbi', 'Love U Zindagi', 'Sasural Simar Ka' and also the very famous show 'Balika Vadhu', which gave Shukla's career a major push.
Shukla, who became a household name and a huge TV personality, started his career as a model. He made his acting debut with a lead role in the TV series called 'Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na' in 2008. ..
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After making a name for himself on the small screen with several hit shows, Shukla got his first film in Bollywood in 2014. The actor made his debut on the silver screen with film-maker Karan Johar's 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania' where Shukla had a supporting role opposite Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt. Shukla won the 'Breakthrough Supporting Performance' award in 2015 for his role in the film.
After making a name for himself on the small screen with several hit shows, Shukla got his first film in Bollywood in 2014. The actor made his debut on the silver screen with film-maker Karan Johar's..
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For Shukla, there was no limit when it came to winning the hearts of audiences. In 2013, the actor appeared in the sixth season of dance reality show 'Jhalak Dikhhla Ja' which was judged by Madhuri Dixit, Karan Johar and Remo D'Souza. While the actor didn't win the show, he surely won his fans all over again. In 2014, Shukla appeared in his second reality show, this time as a host for 'Savdhaan India'.
Shukla then bid adieu to 'Balika Vadhu' in 2015 and hosted 'India's Got Talent 6 before entering stunt reality how 'Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7' in 2016 where he emerged as the winner. Later, Shukla returned as the host for 'India's Got Talent 7'. In 2019, the actor entered 'Bigg Boss' house for season 13 and came out as the winner of the show.
For Shukla, there was no limit when it came to winning the hearts of audiences. In 2013, the actor appeared in the sixth season of dance reality show 'Jhalak Dikhhla Ja' which was judged by Madhuri D..
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Just like several achievements and fame, the late actor also fell into a lot of trouble. In the past, the actor has been arrested for rash driving, which resulted in an accident as he hit three vehicles.
In 2014, the actor was caught drunk driving and had to pay penalty for the offence. There were also reports of Shukla being unprofessional on sets and rude to his co-stars, often making impolite remarks during shootings. Some of the actors who worked with him, have even alleged that the actor had a tantrum and would often touch his female actresses inappropriately.
Just like several achievements and fame, the late actor also fell into a lot of trouble. In the past, the actor has been arrested for rash driving, which resulted in an accident as he hit three vehic..
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Shukla had a strong presence on the Internet. tThe actor was pretty active on social media and kept his fans updated on his life and work. On Instagram, the actor has over 3.8 million followers who'd shower him with love every time he posted a picture or a video on his official account.
Shukla had a strong presence on the Internet. tThe actor was pretty active on social media and kept his fans updated on his life and work. On Instagram, the actor has over 3.8 million followers who'd..
