Noted TV superstar Sidharth Shukla has passed away due to a heart attack. He was only 40 years old. He breathed his last at Cooper Hospital in Mumbai. Sidharth Shukla had gained a lot of popularity for his character in the television show "Balika Vadhu." An official at Cooper Hospital confirmed his demise. Sidharth Shukla is said to have suffered a heart attack in the morning. Police said Sidharth Shukla's post mortem report is awaited and statements of persons living with him are being taken.

It may be recalled that Sidharth Shukla was the winner of Bigg Boss 13. He is survived by his mother and two sisters. His death has sent shock waves through the TV world. According to the information received, he was brought dead to the hospital. He started his career as a model. He then got the lead role in the TV show "Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na ." "Balika Vadhu" made her popular from house to house.

The same Sidharth Shukla was awarded the world's best model award by Gladrags Manhunt in 2005. He was awarded the Golden Petal Award in 2012 for being the famous face of the television show Balika Vadhu. ITA had awarded Sidharth the Best Artist of the Year award for the television show Balika Vadhu in 2013. He was awarded the Stardust Award for the film Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania in 2015.

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