Sidharth Shukla Height, Age, Death, Girlfriend, Wife, Family, Biography & More

Bio/Wiki
Nickname	Sid
Profession(s)	Actor, Model
Famous For	• Playing the role of ‘Shivraj Shekhar’ in “Balika Vadhu” • Being the winner of Bigg Boss 13
Physical Stats & More
^[1]Instagram Height	in centimeters– 188 cm in meters– 1.88 m in feet inches– 6’ 2″
Weight (approx.)	in kilograms- 75 kg in pounds- 165 lbs
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Body Measurements (approx.)	– Chest: 42 Inches – Waist: 32 Inches – Biceps: 16 Inches
Career
Debut	Film: Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014) as Angad Bedi TV: Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na (2008) as Shubh Ranawat Web-Series: Broken But Beautiful 3 (2021) as Agastya Rao
Awards, Honours, Achievements	• Golden Petal Award for Most Lokpriye Face Male (2012, 2013) • Golden Petal Award for Best on Screen Couple on Colors with Pratyusha Banerjee (2012) • ITA Award for GRB! Performer of the Year Male (2013) • Zee Gold Award for Most Fit Actor Male (2014) • Stardust Award for Breakthrough Supporting Performance Male for the film “Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania” (2014) • HT Most Stylish Actor (2017) • 2 Gold Awards for Style Icon of Television Industry (Male) and Style Icon of Social Media (Male) in 2020
Personal Life
Date of Birth	12 December 1980 (Friday)
Birthplace	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Date of Death	2 September 2021
Place of Death	Cooper Hospital, Mumbai
Age (at the time of death)	40 Years
Death Cause	Heart Attack ^[2]Hindustan Times Note: Reportedly, he was brought dead to the hospital.
Zodiac sign	Sagittarius
Autograph
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
School	St. Xavier’s High School, Fort, Mumbai
College/University	Rachana Sansad School of Interior Design
Educational Qualification	Graduation in Interior Designing
Address	Casuarina A, New Link Road, Andheri West, 400053, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Religion	Hinduism
Caste	Brahmin
Hobbies	Gymming, Travelling
Food Habit	Turned Non-Vegetarian ^[3]Telly Chakkar
Controversies	• Reportedly, his first celebrity girlfriend Shilpa Shinde accused him of beating her and throwing her out of a car, after which she broke up with Shukla. ^[4]Zee News India • He was fined 2000 (INR) by the Traffic Police in Mumbai for drunken driving on New Year’s Eve, and his license was seized. • In 2018, Sidharth was arrested by the Mumbai Police for rash driving. He was charged under sections 279, 337, and 427 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and was released after paying a penalty of Rs. 5000. • During his stint in Balika Vadhu, Sidharth got into a cold war with actor, Shashank Vyas, over his share of role in the serial. • Sidharth was not on talking terms with his Balika Vadhu co-star, Toral Rasputra. • There was also a rift between Sidharth and his Dil Se Dil Tak co-star, Kunal Verma. Kunal criticised the actor for his bad behaviour on the sets of the show. He said, “Kunal said, “He is an unprofessional maniac and a psycho. I think he needs psychiatric treatment again. I heard he had gone to rehab once and I think he needs to visit it again.” • Sidharth is often criticised for being late on the sets of his shows and for creating a ruckus with his bizarre demands. • Reportedly, he also got into a fight with his co-star, Rashami Desai, on the sets of the serial “Dil Se Dil Tak.” He refused shooting for the show as his vanity van was smaller than that of Rashami. • Sidharth was even criticised by the media for his bad behaviour with a media person. Apparently, when a reporter tried to ask him about the news of him throwing tantrums on the sets of his shows, Sidharth removed his mic and walked out of the interview.
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Unmarried
Affairs/Girlfriends	• Shilpa Shinde (Actor) ^[5]Zee News India • Drashti Dhami (Rumoured; Actor) • Shefali Jariwala (Actor; Dancer) • Smita Bansal (Rumoured; Actor) • Tanishaa Mukerji (Rumoured; Actor) • Rashami Desai (Rumoured; Actor) • Akanksha Puri (Rumoured; Actor and Model) • Arti Singh (Rumoured; Actor) • Shehnaaz Gill (Actress and Singer)
Family
Wife/Spouse	N/A
Parents	Father– Late Ashok Shukla (Civil Engineer; Employee of the Reserve Bank of India) Mother– Rita Shukla (Homemaker)
Siblings	Brother– None Sister(s)– 2 Preeti Shukla (eldest) Neetu Shukla (elder; senior manager at Nucleus Office Parks, Mumbai)
Favourites
Cuisine	Indian
Food	Pav Bhaji and Daal-Rice
Actors	Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Mithun Chakraborty
Actresses	Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit
Films	Bollywood– Agneepath, Deewar, Vaastav, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Jab We Met Hollywood– Fast and Furious
Perfume	Paco Rabanne
Travel Destinations	Germany, Spain, Austria
Colour	White
Style Quotient
Car Collection	• BMW X5 • Black Sapphire Paint Finish SUV X5 ^[6]TV 9 Hindi
Bike Collection	Bobber Style Harley Davidson ^[7]TV 9 Hindi
Money Factor
Salary (approx.)	Rs. 60,000/episode

Some Lesser Known Facts About Sidharth Shukla

Is Sidharth Shukla a drinker? Yes [8]India Today

Sidharth Shukla gained immense popularity as an Indian actor and model after his portrayal of the character ‘Shivraj Shekhar’ in the TV show “Balika Vadhu” (2008).

Born into a humble household in Mumbai, Sidharth Shukla’s family hailed from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.

From an early age, Sidharth showed a strong inclination towards sports. He proudly represented his school in numerous Tennis and Football competitions.

During his college years, his initial aspiration was to become an interior designer; however, he shifted his career path when he discovered greater opportunities in the field of modeling.

After beginning his career as a model, he experienced the unfortunate loss of his father who succumbed to a lung infection.

In 2004, he took part in the renowned competition ‘Gladrags Manhunt and Mega Model Contest’. Among the contestants was the well-known Indian TV actor Abhinav Shukla.

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In 2004, Sidharth Shukla made history by becoming the first Asian to win the prestigious World’s Best Model contest held in Turkey.

The music video ‘Resham Ka Rumal’, featuring Mona Lisa, showcased him as a model. The talented Indian singer Ila Arun lent her voice to the song.

Sidharth Shukla began his acting career in 2008 with the Hindi TV show “Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na” where he portrayed the character of ‘Shubh Ranawat’. Following this, he appeared in other TV serials such as “Jaane Pehchaane Se… Ye Ajnabbi” in 2009 and “Love U Zindagi” in 2019. Currently, Sidharth Shukla is starring in the television series “Dil Se Dil Tak”.

After his portrayal of ‘Shivraj Shekhar’ in the widely-watched TV show “Balika Vadhu” on Colors TV, he gained tremendous fame.

He took part in the dance reality show called “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6” in the year 2013.

In 2014, Sidharth Shukla marked his entry into Bollywood by portraying the character of ‘Angad Bedi’ in the film “Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania.” His exceptional performance in the movie garnered significant acclaim.

He was the host of well-known television programs such as ‘Savdhaan India’ (2014), ‘India’s Got Talent 6’ (2015), and ‘India’s Got Talent 7’ (2016).

Sidharth Shukla emerged as the victorious participant in the stunt-based show “Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7” in 2016.

He participated as a contestant in the reality TV show “Bigg Boss 13” in 2019. To see the full list of Bigg Boss 13 contestants, click here. On 15 February 2020, he was announced as the winner of Bigg Boss 13. Asim Riaz and Shehnaz Kaur Gill secured the second and third positions, respectively. Sidharth Shukla emerged as the triumphant competitor of Bigg Boss 13.

In 2021, alongside his sister Neetu Shukla, he made an appearance on the TV cooking show ‘Kitchen Champion’.

Sidharth Shukla possessed a strong passion for politics.

In an interview, Sidharth openly disclosed that he identified as an introvert and did not enjoy social gatherings and parties.

He had a strong emphasis on his fitness and made it a habit to consistently go to the gym.

Sidharth is said to have signed a three-film contract with Dharma Productions, owned by Karan Johar, in January 2014.

In 2016, an interesting fact emerged about him when he took on the role of Mr. Chakraborty in the Kazakh Film ‘Business in Kazakhstan’. Sidharth Shukla delved into the realm of business in Kazakhstan.

Sidharth Shukla and Bollywood actor John Abraham had been great friends since their days in the modeling industry.

Shukla made appearances in several music videos in 2020, including Darshan Raval’s “Bhula Dunga,” Yasser Desai & Neha Kakkar’s “Dil Ko Karaar Aaya,” and Tony Kakkar & Neha Kakkar’s “Shona Shona.” Notably, Sidharth Shukla was featured in “Dil Ko Karaar Aaya.”

He participated in numerous well-known Indian fashion shows, strutting down the ramp.

In addition, he appeared in numerous television commercials such as Bajaj Avenger, ICICI, Mamaearth, Fair & Lovely, and Digjam.

During his time on Bigg Boss 13 in 2019, he developed a strong friendship with Punjabi singer Shehnaaz Kaur Gill. Their bond continued even after the show, leading to rumors of a romantic relationship between them. It was reported that they were living together. Tragically, the actor passed away from a heart attack on September 2nd. Prior to his death, he had expressed discomfort. When he returned home that evening, he started feeling uneasy. Both his mother and Shehnaaz were present and tried to alleviate his discomfort by offering him nimbu paani and later ice cream, but it didn’t help. Despite his complaints, Sidharth’s mother and Shehnaaz advised him to rest. However, he struggled to sleep and requested Shehnaaz to comfort him by patting his back. Eventually, he fell asleep in her lap around 1:30 am. Shehnaaz gradually moved away and also fell asleep. When she woke up at around 7 am, she realized that Sidharth was still sleeping in the same position without any movement. She tried to wake him up but he was unresponsive. In a panic, Shehnaaz rushed from the 12th floor to the 5th floor where Sidharth’s family lived. She informed his sister and together they called the family doctor. Sadly, the doctor confirmed that Sidharth had passed away.

Following Sidharth’s passing, it was revealed to the media that Shukla and Shehnaaz had made arrangements to tie the knot in December 2021. The wedding venue at JW Mariott, Mumbai had been reserved by the couple. Sources indicate that they had also secured an apartment in Mumbai, intending to move in together after their marriage. [9]India Times

He made his final TV appearance on the dance reality show ‘Dance Deewane 3’ as a guest, alongside Shehnaaz Kaur Gill.

The online release of the song ‘Jeena Zaroori Hai’ in May 2022 marked Sidharth’s final project before his passing. The song, which also showcased Bigg Boss 15 contestant Vishal Kotian, received mixed reactions from viewers. While some were delighted to see Sidharth onscreen once again, others voiced concerns over the makers not obtaining permission from his family prior to its release. According to reports, the song was filmed back in 2019.