Siddharth Shukla is a name that is quite synonymous with charm, talent, versatility – but also untimely demise. He was an Indian actor, model and television host who had a rather meteoric rise in the entertainment industry, and he left an indelible mark on millions of fans in Bollywood.
Siddharth’s journey from a small-town dreamer and aspirant who dreamt of celebrating his work on television and films, and who won the hearts of several million people out there left everyone heartbroken after his passing. He was known for his iconic appearances in shows like Balika Vadhu, Dil Se Dil Tak – especially on Bigg Boss 13.
This article will cover the chronicles of Shukla’s career, his age, his family, and how his life was tragically cut short at the mere age of 40.
Siddharth Shukla: Biography
Siddharth Shukla an Indian actor, model and television host, Known for his roles in Balika Vadhu, Broken but beautiful 3, and as a winner for the popular show, Big Boss 13 and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7. He was born on 12 December, 1980 in Mumbai Maharastra, India. he started his career with the show babul ka aangann Chootey Na (2008) and in the Movies Industry, started his debut as a supporting role in Humpty Sharma Ki dulhania (2014). along with this he hosted the shows savdhaan India and India’s Got Talent.
| Full Name | Siddharth Shukla |
| Date of Birth | 12th December 1980 |
| Age when he died | 40 years |
| Place of Birth | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Reason for Death | Heart Attack |
| Net Worth | INR 8-10 crores |
| Spouse | Unmarried |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Ethnicty | Hindu Brahmin |
Siddharth Shukla Age, Height and Physical Stats
| Age | 40 Years (As of 2025) |
| Height | 188 cm 1.88 m 6 Feet 2 Inches |
| Weight | 75 Kgs 165 lbs |
| Body Measurements | Chest – 42 Inches Waist – 32 Inches Biceps – 16 Inches |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Skin Colour | Wheatish or Light Brown |
| Shoe Size | 12 |
Siddharth Shukla Family
Siddharth was born on 12th December 1980, and he was born in Mumbai with roots tracing back to Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. He was raised in a Hindu Brahmin family and his father was Ashok Shukla, a civil engineer who was working with the Reserve Bank of India, whereas his mother, Rita Shukla, was a homemaker but she played a rather significant role in nurturing Siddharth’s ambitions.
In fact, it was known that Siddharth Shukla’s family was quite closely-knit, and he was known to share a rather strong bond with his two elder sisters Neetu and Preeti Shukla. Despite being close to the entire family, tragedy struck the Shukla family when Siddhart’s father passed away due to a lung disease. Around this time, Siddharth was early in his career and was taking up modelling assignments.
| Father Name | Ashok Shukla |
| Mother Name | Rita Shukla |
| Siblings | Neetu Shukla, Preeti Shukla |
Educational Qualifications
His early years were, however, marked by athleticism and academic diligence, and he attended St. Xavier’s High School in Fort, Mumbai. During his time here he was prone to excelling in sports and he went on to represent his school in tennis and also football.
Quite interestingly, he played against AC Milan’s Under-19 team during their Mumbai visit. After having completed and graduated from high school, Shukla pursued his higher education and attained his Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from Rachana Sansad School of Interior Design. Soon after attaining his degree, he worked briefly in an interior design firm but his passion for modelling and acting overrode his academic degrees.
| High School | St. Xavier’s High School, Mumbai |
| College | Rachana Sansad School of Interior Design |
| Degree | Bachelor’s in Interior Design |
Siddharth Shukla Girlfriend and Personal Life
Siddharth’s personal life has been a topic of interest – especially the rumored relationship that he seemingly had with his Bigg Boss co-contestant Shehnaaz Gill. Their chemistry on the sets of the reality television show was speculated quite widely, and fans started dubbing and shipping them as ‘SidNaaz’and this only fueled a romantic connection.
However, beyond this, Siddharth was known to be quite private about his personal life.
Siddharth Professional Career
Modelling Career
Shukla’s entrance into the entertainment industry began with modelling, and in 2004, he gained recognition as a runner-up in the Gladrags Manhunt and Megamodel Contest. His striking good looks were showcased, and everyone praised him for his confident demeanor. However, his big break came in 2005 when he was made to represent India at the World’s Best Model contest that took place in Turkey.
Competing against 40 contestants from Asia, Latin America, and Europe, Siddharth successfully made history as the first Indian and Asian to win the title, and this victory certainly catapulted him into the limelight, thus leading to endorsements for several brands like Bajaj Avenger, ICICI, and Digjam.
Television and Acting Career
After his success on the ramp, Shukla transitioned to the entertainment industry and started taking up acting as a full-time job. He made his debut on television back in 2008 with the role of Shubh Ranawat in Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na on Sony TV, wherein he was portraying a lovable family man. The show ran successfully till 2009, and this made him look like a promising actor in the TV industry.
After his success with his debut role, he took up roles like Veer Vardhan Singh in Jaane Pehchaane Se.. Ye Ajnabbi, which ran from 2009 to 2010. He also appeared as Rahul Kashyap in Love U Zindagi on Star Plus in 2011. Apart from this, he appeared in cameo roles in shows like Aahat and CID, thus showcasing his versatility.
However, his true breakthrough came in 2012 when he took up the role of playing Shivraj Shekhar, a District Collector in the TV series Balika Vadhu, which aired on Colors TV. The show was a social drama that addressed child marriage, and Shukla’s performance earned him a lot of widespread attention and which earned him several accolades, including the GR8! Performer of the Year (Male) award at the Indian Television Academy Awards, and also the Gold Awards Best Actor. He remained a regular in the show till 2015 before his character met a heroic end.
Back in 2014, Shukla ventured into Bollywood with a supporting role as Angad Bedi, an NRI doctor in the romantic-comedy Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania. His character played opposite Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan and his performance earned him a few awards, like the Stardust Award for Breakthrough Supporting Performance in a Male role. In 2016, he appeared as Mr. Chakraborty in the Kazakh film Business in Kazakhstan, which only expanded his overall exposure in the cinema world.
Siddharth Shukla Bigg Boss 13 and Khatron Ke Khiladi 7
Apart from television and films, Siddharth has also worked in reality television shows like Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 in 2016, which showcased his daring and bold side as well. However, his most iconic appearance was in Bigg Boss 13 wherein he won the season. As a contestant, he had become a fan favorite and topped the polls and even earned the title of Bigg Boss Greatest of All Times (GOAT) by Colors TV. For the 14th season, he appeared once again but this time as a senior, and he went on to host an episode.
Broken But Beautiful S3
In 2021, he made his OTT platform debut with the show Broken But Beautiful and he appeared in the third season. The series aired on ALTBalaji and MX Player, and his role of Agastya Rao won several hearts as he played opposite Sonia Rathee. His intense and candid performance received critical acclaim thus marking a rather significant milestone in his career.
Siddharth Shukla Movies and TV Show
Movies
| Year | Film Name | Roles |
| 2014 | Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania | Rahul Kasyap |
| 2016 | Business in Kazakhstan | Mr. Chakravarty |
Television Show
| Years | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2008–2009 | Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na | Shubh Ranawat | |
| 2009–2010 | Jaane Pehchaane Se… Ye Ajnabbi | Veer Vardhan Singh | |
| 2010 | Aahat | Sidharth | |
| 2011 | Love U Zindagi | Rahul Kashyap | |
| 2011 | CID | Karan | Episode 747 – Paagal Aashiq |
| 2012–2015 | Balika Vadhu | Shivraj Shekhar | |
| 2013 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 | Contestant | 7th place |
| 2014–2015 | Savdhaan India | Host | |
| 2015 | India’s Got Talent 6 | Host | |
| 2016 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 | Contestant | Winner |
| 2016 | India’s Got Talent 7 | Host | |
| 2017 | Dil Se Dil Tak | Parth Bhanushali | Replaced by Rohan Gandotra |
| 2019–2020 | Bigg Boss 13 | Contestant | Winner |
| 2020 | Bigg Boss 14 | Senior | For the first two weeks |
| 2021 | Bigg Boss 14 | Host | For 16th week |
| 2021 | Broken But Beautiful S3 | Agastya Rao |
Music Videos/Songs
| Year | Title | Singer(s) |
| 2004 | Resham Ka Rumal | Ila Arun |
| 2020 | Bhula Dunga | Darshan Raval |
| Dil Ko Karaar Aaya | Yasser Desai, Neha Kakkar | |
| Shona Shona | Tony Kakkar, Neha Kakkar | |
| 2021 | Habit | Shreya Ghoshal, Arko |
Siddharth Shukla Net Worth
At the time of his death in 2021, Siddharth had amassed a net worth of around INR 8.8 crores to 10 crores ($1.2-1.8 million USD). He minted his money from his roles in highly popular television shows, Bollywood films, brand endorsements, paid promotions, and much more.
| Net Worth | INR 8-10 crores |
| Sources of Income | Movies, TV shows, Reality show, Brand endorsements and more |
Social Media Presence
Siddharth was active on social media before his death. His credentials are:
| Social media Presence | Handle | Followers |
| realsiddharthshukla | 3.8 Million |
Siddharth Shukla Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Show/Film | Result |
| 2005 | Gladrags Manhunt Contest | World’s Best Model | N/A | Won |
| 2013 | Indian Television Academy Awards (ITA) | GR8! Performer of the Year (Male) | Balika Vadhu | Won |
| 2013 | Star Guild Awards | Best Actor in a Drama Series | Balika Vadhu | Nominated |
| 2013 | Gold Awards | Best Actor (Popular) | Balika Vadhu | Won |
| 2014 | Star Guild Awards | Best Actor in a Drama Series | Balika Vadhu | Nominated |
| 2014 | Big Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Television Actor – Male | Balika Vadhu | Nominated |
| 2014 | Indian Television Academy Awards (ITA) | GR8! On-Screen Couple of the Year (With Toral Rasputra) | Balika Vadhu | Nominated |
| 2014 | Gold Awards | Most Fit Actor (Male) | N/A | Won |
| 2015 | Stardust Awards | Breakthrough Supporting Performance (Male) | Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania | Won |
| 2015 | Filmfare Awards | Best Male Debut | Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania | Nominated |
| 2015 | Television Style Awards | Most Stylish Leap from TV to Films | Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania | Won |
| 2017 | Indian Television Academy Awards (ITA) | Best Actor – Male | Dil Se Dil Tak | Nominated |
Siddharth Shukla Death Reason
Siddharth’s untimely demise was like a wake-up call for many young people. He passed away on 2nd September 2021, when he was just 40, due to a sudden heart attack or a cardiac arrest. By the time he was reportedly brought to Cooper Hospital in Mumbai, he was already dead. This news shocked fans, the television fraternity ,and not to mention, the entire nation. This was especially shocking given his physical health and fitness-based lifestyle.
There were initial speculations about the causes that pointed towards his smoking habits, but Siddharth was a former chain smoker, and he had quit by the time he passed. Another speculated reason was listed as potential steroid abuse, but either way, it certainly was a wake-up call for many.
Legacy Beyond His Death
Siddharth Shukla’s journey from becoming a model and handling his family from a young age, to becoming a television icon and Bollywood actor is a story of true resilience and talent.
His performances in Balika Vadhu, Bigg Boss 13, and Broken But Beautiful S3 showcased not just good acting abilities but also his versatility and that he was adept at switching roles whenever needed. He had become a source of inspiration for many young aspiring actors, and he loved his fans dearly. His contribution to Indian television and cinema may not have been a lot but he certainly touched the lives and hearts of several people, especially coupled with his magnetic personality.
