Sidharth Shukla dies at 40, cause of death ‘yet to be ascertained’
TV actor Sidharth Shukla passed away at the age of 40 on Thursday. Dr R Sukhdev of Cooper hospital has confirmed to indianexpress.com that actor Siddharth Shukla was brought dead to the hospital. The post mortem examination has not begun as the police procedures are still going on. “A post mortem will be conducted,” he said.
As per a statement by Mumbai Police to ANI, no injuries were sustained on the actor’s body and the cause of death is “yet to be ascertained.” The statement also said that a team of police officers were present at Shukla’s residence to investigate the matter.
Sidharth Shukla’s body is currently at Cooper Hospital where many of his friends and colleagues have dropped in to support his family.
Sidharth Shukla’s team released a statement to the media requesting some privacy for the family during this tragic time. The statement read, “All of you have heard the shocking news, we are as much in shock as you all are. We have a request We really want all of you to respect and stand with us during these tough times As Sidharth’s PR team we humbly request the media to draw a line and give his family and loved ones space and let them grieve. We are all in pain! We are as shocked as you are! And all of us knew Sidharth was a private person, so please respect his privacy, his family’s privacy. And please pray for His Soul To Rest in Peace.”
TV actor Sidharth Shukla passed away at the age of 40 on Thursday. Dr R Sukhdev of Cooper hospital has confirmed to indianexpress.com that actor Siddharth Shukla was brought dead to the hospital. The post mortem examination has not begun as the police procedures are still going on. “A post mortem will be conducted,” he said.
As per a statement by Mumbai Police to ANI, no injuries were sustained on the actor’s body and the cause of death is “yet to be ascertained.” The statement also said that a team of police officers were present at Shukla’s residence to investigate the matter.
Sidharth Shukla’s body is currently at Cooper Hospital where many of his friends and colleagues have dropped in to support his family.
Asim Riaz at Cooper Hospital. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)
Shefali Jariwala and Arti Singh at late Sidharth Shukla’s house. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)Sidharth Shukla’s team released a statement to the media requesting some privacy for the family during this tragic time. The statement read, “All of you have heard the shocking news, we are as much in shock as you all are. We have a request We really want all of you to respect and stand with us during these tough times As Sidharth’s PR team we humbly request the media to draw a line and give his family and loved ones space and let them grieve. We are all in pain! We are as shocked as you are! And all of us knew Sidharth was a private person, so please respect his privacy, his family’s privacy. And please pray for His Soul To Rest in Peace.”
Sidharth Shukla made his acting debut with the Hindi TV show Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na in 2008. This was followed by appearances in shows such as Aahat, Love U Zindagi and CID. However, Sidharth achieved his major breakthrough with the popular serial Balika Vadhu, wherein he played the main lead. Following this, Shukla made several appearances in reality shows such as Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 6, India’s Got Talent, Khatron Ke Khiladi 7, Bigg Boss 13, as well as Bigg Boss 14.