Sidharth Shukla death: Balika Vadhu to Bigg Boss, rise of a TV star

Sidharth Shukla was a popular name in the television industry. He made his TV debut as a lead actor in 2008 with Sony TV's Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na.

Sidharth Shukla died of a heart attack at his home in Mumbai on Thursday. Starting his acting journey on TV as Shubh Ranawat on Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na in 2008, the actor went on to become one of the biggest names in the television industry. While he appeared on many shows on the small screen, the actor gained recognition for his portrayal of Shivraj Shekhar, who was Anandi's second husband, in Color TV's Balika Vadhu. Sidharth broke all records of popularity with his appearance on Bigg Boss 13. He won the season and was known for his chemistry with co-contestant Shehnaaz Gill. Here's Sidharth Shukla's television journey: