Sidharth Shukla facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sidharth Shukla
Sidharth Shukla in 2021
Born	(1980-12-12)12 December 1980 Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Died	2 September 2021(2021-09-02) (aged 40) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Alma mater	Rachana Sansad School of Interior Design, Mumbai
Occupation	Actor host model
Years active	2004–2021
Known for	Balika Vadhu Broken But Beautiful 3 Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania Bigg Boss 13 Dil Se Dil Tak Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7

Sidharth Shukla (born December 12, 1980 – died September 2, 2021) was a famous Indian actor, host, and model. He was well-known for his roles in TV shows like Balika Vadhu, Broken But Beautiful 3, and Dil Se Dil Tak.

Sidharth also won two big reality shows: Bigg Boss 13 and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7. He hosted popular shows such as Savdhaan India and India's Got Talent. In 2005, he won the "World's Best Model" title, beating many contestants from different countries. He started acting in 2008 in the show Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na. Later, in 2014, he made his first appearance in a Bollywood movie called Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania.

About Sidharth Shukla

Early Life and First Steps in Showbiz (1980–2007)

Sidharth Shukla was born in Mumbai (which was called Bombay back then) on December 12, 1980. He grew up in a Hindu family. His father, Ashok Shukla, was an engineer, and his mother, Rita Shukla, was a homemaker. Sidharth had two older sisters. Sadly, his father passed away when Sidharth was still modeling.

He went to St. Xavier's High School, Fort in Mumbai. Sidharth was a very active child and played tennis and football for his school. He even played against a famous Italian football team, AC Milan's under-19 team, when they visited Mumbai. After school, he studied Interior Design and worked in that field for a few years.

In 2004, Sidharth was a runner-up in a modeling competition called Gladrags Manhunt and Megamodel Contest. The next year, in 2005, he represented India in the "World's Best Model" contest in Turkey. He won the title, becoming the first Indian and first Asian to do so! After winning, he appeared in many advertisements.

Starting His Acting Journey (2008–2011)

Sidharth Shukla at the ITA Awards in 2013

In 2008, Sidharth got his first main acting role in the TV show Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na on Sony TV. He played a character named Shubh Ranawat, who cared a lot about his work and family. The show finished in 2009.

After that, he appeared in other TV shows like Jaane Pehchaane Se... Ye Ajnabbi (2009-2010) and a few episodes of Aahat. In 2011, he played Rahul Kashyap in Love U Zindagi on StarPlus, a show inspired by the movie Jab We Met. He also made an appearance in an episode of CID.

Becoming a Star with Balika Vadhu and Bollywood (2012–2014)

Sidharth Shukla with Varun Dhawan (left) and Alia Bhatt (center) during Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania promotions

Sidharth became very famous in 2012 when he joined the popular show Balika Vadhu. He played Shivraj Shekhar, a kind and strong District Collector. His role in this show made him very popular and helped him win many awards. He won the "GR8! Performer of the Year (Male)" award at the Indian Television Academy (ITA) Awards. He left the show in 2015 when his character passed away.

In 2013, Sidharth took part in the celebrity dance show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6. He also signed a deal to act in three films with Dharma Productions, a big movie company. In 2014, he made his first Bollywood movie appearance in Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania. He played Angad Bedi, a doctor who was the fiancé of the main character, played by Alia Bhatt. For this role, he won an award for "Breakthrough Supporting Performance (Male)".

Hosting Shows and Winning Khatron Ke Khiladi (2014–2018)

After leaving Balika Vadhu, Sidharth started hosting TV shows. In 2014, he hosted Savdhaan India, where he shared stories of people fighting against crime. In 2015, he hosted India's Got Talent 6 with Bharti Singh.

A big moment for him was in 2016 when he won the exciting stunt reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7. The same year, he hosted India's Got Talent 7 again. Later in 2016, he also appeared in a Kazakhstan movie called Business in Kazakhstan. In 2017, he starred in the TV show Dil Se Dil Tak as Parth Bhanushali. He left this show in December 2017.

Bigg Boss 13 Winner and Web Series Debut (2019–2021)

Sidharth Shukla with Shehnaaz Gill

In 2019, Sidharth joined the reality show Bigg Boss 13. He became incredibly popular and was declared the winner in February 2020. Many polls and surveys showed he was the most favorite contestant of the season. He was also the most talked-about contestant on Twitter.

After winning Bigg Boss 13, Sidharth appeared in two music videos: "Bhula Dunga" and "Dil Ko Karaar Aaya". In 2020, he returned to Bigg Boss 14 as a "Senior" for the first two weeks. He also appeared in another music video called "Shona Shona". In January 2021, he even hosted an episode of Bigg Boss 14 when Salman Khan was away.

Sidharth made his debut in web series (shows you watch online) in 2021. He starred as Agastya Rao in the third season of Broken But Beautiful. This show and his acting in it received very good reviews from critics.

Sidharth in the Media

Sidharth Shukla unveiling Magna magazine’s latest issue

Sidharth Shukla was often in the news because of his popularity. In 2014, he won the "Most Fit Actor" award at the Gold Awards. He was also listed among the top TV actors by Rediff.

He was frequently featured in The Times of India list of "Most Desirable Men." He ranked very high, even reaching the number one spot for "Most Desirable Men on Television" in 2019 and 2020. In 2017, Hindustan Times named him the "Most Stylish TV Personality."

In 2019, Sidharth was the 9th most searched person in India on Google. In 2021, The Times of India called him the "Charismatic TV personality." Before Bigg Boss 14 started, he was voted the "Greatest Of All Times" contestant of Bigg Boss in a poll by Colors TV.

His Passing

Sidharth Shukla passed away on September 2, 2021, at the age of 40, due to a heart attack. His family included his mother and two sisters. They told the Mumbai Police that he was not under any stress and they did not suspect anything wrong with his death. His family also asked his fans not to spread rumors about what happened.

Filmography

Films

Web series

Television

Special appearances

Music videos

Awards and Nominations

Images for kids

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  Sidharth Shukla at the 60th Filmfare Awards in January 2015

See also

In Spanish: Sidharth Shukla para niños

• List of Indian television actors
• List of Indian film actors