Born in Mumbai on December 12, 1980, Sidharth Shukla's family hails from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, but the actor was a complete Mumbaikar. He did his schooling from St. Xavier's High School, Fort, and later completed his degree in Interior Design from Mumbai's popular art school Rachana Sansad. (All photos/Sidharth Shukla's official Instagram account)
Did you know Sidharth Shukla was once crowned the World's Best Model? In 2005 Shukla had participated in one of the prestigious modelling contests in Turkey, beating 40 other participants from across Asia, Latin America, and Europe to win the World's Best Model title
In 2008, Sidharth Shukla made his acting debut with the television show Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na, alongside Aastha Chaudhry. He played the role of Shubh Ranawat in the daily soap
In 2009, Sidharth Shukla starred in Jaane Pehchaane Se... Ye Ajnabbi, where he played the lead character of Veer Vardhan Singh
However, Sidharth Shukla gained popularity for his portrayal of Shivraj Shekhar of Balika Vadhu in 2013. "I am really grateful to 'Balika Vadhu' for the recognition I have got because of it. People know me and like me because of it. 'Balika Vadhu' is the best thing to have happened to me," Siddharth said in an interview
Siddharth Shukla later participated in the popular dance reality show Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 6 and also anchored India's Got Talent 7
"Reality shows make you more bold and you learn new skills like dancing, anchoring. It has been a fulfilling experience for me," Siddharth told PTI in an interview
Siddharth Shukla has been on television for quite some time and he thinks the medium has grown over time. "Television is growing. It is a huge market for great content. We have big actors coming on television, doing shows here, as there is potential in television to reach a wider audience," he added
In the meanwhile, in 2014, Sidharth Shukla made his Bollywood debut with Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania. He played the character of an NRI named Angad, who is set to marry the film's lead actress Alia Bhatt. Sidharth received accolades for his brief yet impactful screen presence in the film
Sidharth Shukla, the Bigg Boss Season 13 winner was not new to the reality show world. He appeared in reality shows such as Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 (contestant), Comedy Nights with Kapil (guest), Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 (guest), Savdhaan India (host), India's Got Talent 6 (guest contestant), Bigg Boss 9 (guest), Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 (contestant and winner of the season), India's Got Talent 7 (host along with Bharti Singh) and Dance Deewane 2 (guest)
Sidharth Shukla held his own during the many gruelling tasks and challenges inside the Bigg Boss 13 house and was hailed as a contestant who put his team first
Sidharth Shukla wooed the audience with his strong gameplay in Bigg Boss 13. While his aggressiveness and constant, sometimes physical, fights with fellow contestant Asim Riaz were met with backlash from host Salman Khan, he was still a loved and admired BB13 contestant
His close friendship with co-contestant Shehnaaz Kaur Gill was loved by many and a hashtag, #SidNaaz, soon started trending
The world got to see the aggressive Sidharth Shukla's soft side when his mother came to visit him in the Bigg Boss house. The actor cried and hugged his mom like a little kid, and wooed the audience yet again with his genuineness.
There's a saying, All's Well That Ends Well. Sidharth Shukla was often taunted for being in the bad books by the viewers due to his constant fights with other contestants inside the Bigg Boss house. But in the end, Sidharth defeated all the contestants and emerged as the winner of Bigg Boss 13
Sidharth Shukla again became part of the Bigg Boss house (Season 14), as the 'Toofani Senior', along with Hina Khan and Gauahar Khan
Sidharth Shukla, you'll be truly missed!
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