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Live: Sidharth Shukla's mother, Shehnaaz Gill leave crematorium hall

Actor Sidharth Shukla breathed his last on September 2, 2021, leaving behind his ocean of fan following, family and friends. His last rites were performed at the Oshiwara crematorium in Mumbai.

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New Delhi: Famous TV and film actor Sidharth Shukla breathed his last on September 2, 2021. His untimely demise has left his family and fans grieving. Although initial reports suggest he died of a heart attack, the exact cause of his death is yet to be ascertained. He was 40.

Sidharth Shukla, who is survived by his mother and two sisters, was dead when he was taken to the Cooper Hospital in Juhu around 10.20 am, authorities at the hospital told PTI. 

The hospital's Dr Jitten Bhavsar said Shukla -- who won Bigg Boss 13 in 2020 and joins the ranks of actors on the cusp of fame who went too early -- was declared dead by the principal medical officer when he was taken to the hospital around 10.20 am.

Here are all the latest updates in this developing story:

03 September 2021
17:47 PM

Singer Mika Singh spotted leaving the crematorium ground. 

17:31 PM

Shehnaaz Gill, who was seen in a bad shape, paid her last respect to Sidharth at the crematorium hall. 

17:29 PM

Sidharth Shukla's 'Broken But Beautiful' co-star Sonia Rathee took to Instagram to express her grief on his demise. 

She wrote, "Still doesn't feel real. I'll miss our random conversations mid shot, your infectious smile every time you walked into a room, your constant support and belief in me, and your ability to make a person day. You had a heart of gold and I had the pleasure of getting to know it. I will forever cherish the moments we got to spend together. I'm gonna miss you. You were an incredible human being and a true friend, you'll forever be remembered."

17:21 PM

Shehnaaz Gill and Sidharth Shukla met inside 'Bigg Boss 13' and became an extremely popular couple.

On the day of hsis funeral, Shehnaaz arrived at the crematorium with her brother. This was her first apppearance after  the shocking news of Shukla's surfaced. 

Before stepping out of the car, Shehnaaz was seen breaking down as her brother comforted her. She was then escorted inside the crematorium by her brother and police officials amid a crowd of journalists and videographers.

17:12 PM

Television producer Nivedita Basu expressed her grief at the demise of actor Sidharth Shukla and talked about Sidharth as a person, meeting him in the gym, and also how she offered him work a few months before he passed away.

She said, "Sid and I used to go to the gym 'True Fitness' together almost 14 years back. He was a slightly short-tempered guy but super fun and softie when it came to a lot of things. Of course, being short-tempered can't be misunderstood as an aggressive person; rather he was less patient."

17:10 PM

Rakhi Sawant posted an emotional video on Instagram from the car after leaving Sidharth Shukla's residence. She captioned the video, "Rip. I am very emotional this is really heartbreaking. Sid please come back mom is waiting for you... bhot huee chupa chupi ma bula rahi hai bhai aaja (enough of hiding, mother is calling you.)"

17:09 PM

Former 'Bigg Boss 14' contestant Rakhi Sawant and actor Aly Goni have expressed their worry for late TV star Sidharth Shukla and his rumoured girlfriend Shehnaaz Gill. Rakhi says his mother's eyes are open but she is not in a state of consciousness and is repeating only one thing that her son left her.

16:42 PM

Several celebrities from the television and film industry came to offer condolences at Sidharth Shukla's residence and later at the Oshiwara Crematorium. 

CLICK HERE: Sidharth Shukla funeral: Shehnaaz Gill, Asim Riaz, Aly Goni and others pay their last respects!

 

16:42 PM

Amid heavy rainfall, his grieving family members, celeb friends and an ocean of fan following bid Sidharth a tearful goodbye. 

15:46 PM

Grieving family members, celeb friends and an ocean of fan following bid Sidharth a tearful goodbye. 

15:45 PM

Sidharth Shukla's last rites were performed amid heavy rainfall. 

14:49 PM

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale arrived at Sidharth Shukla's last rites at Oshiwara crematorium, Mumbai. 

14:45 PM

An ocean of fans, friends, media professionals, celebs at Oshiwara crematorium for Sidharth Shukla's last rites. Due to strict COVID protocol, everyone was not allowed inside the premises, reportedly.

14:19 PM

Paras Chhabra and Mahira Sharma arrive at Mumbai airport today, rush for Sidharth Shukla's funeral.

14:16 PM

Sidharth Shukla's mother Rita Shukla at Oshiwara crematorium amid a large crowd of media and fans. 

(Pic Courtesy: Viral Bhayani)

14:04 PM
14:01 PM

Arjun Bijlani, Abhinav Shukla, Darshan Rawal, Rahul Mahajan, Karanvir Bohra, Aly Goni, Asim Riaz among several others at Oshiwara Crematorium for Sidharth Shukla's last rites. 

13:47 PM

Sidharth Shukla's mother reaches Oshiwara crematorium in Mumbai for late son's last rites.

13:41 PM

Aly Goni spotted at Oshiwara crematorium for Sidharth Shukla's last rites rituals.

13:39 PM

Shehnaaz Gill's first appearance after Sidharth Shukla's demise. Looks inconsolable as she reaches Oshiwara Crematorium. 

13:25 PM

Sidharth Shukla's final journey begins. Fans, celeb friends and family members gather to pay their last respects. 

13:23 PM

Sidharth Shukla's body is being taken from Cooper Hospital to the Oshiwara crematorium directly. They will not be heading to his residence reportedly. 

13:14 PM

Sidharth Shukla's last rites will be performed at Oshiwara crematorium at around 2 pm today.

12:58 PM

Rakhi Sawant also reaches at Sidharth Shukla's residence to pay her last respects. 

12:25 PM

Arti Singh, Rashami Desai, Prince Narula with Yuvika Chaudhary reach Sidharth Shukla's residence. 

12:21 PM

Celebs arrive at Sidharth Shukla's residence ahead of his final journey. Close friend Jasmin Bhasin and Aly Goni outside late actor's building.

(Pic Courtesy: Viral Bhayani)

12:05 PM

The ambulance outside Cooper Hospital has been decorated for Sidharth Shukla's final journey. 

(Pic Courtesy: Viral Bhayani)

12:00 PM

Asim Riaz reaches Sidharth Shukla's residence, ahead of late actor's last rites.

11:51 AM

As per Mumbai police sources, it has been learnt that the opinion report on the post-mortem findings of actor Sidharth Shukla has been kept pending. 

10:52 AM

Meanwhile, the media outside Cooper Hospital as the ambulance arrives to take Sidharth Shukla's body home. 

 

10:46 AM

Initial report suggests 'no injury marks' on body, but a detailed report will be sought after chemical investigation, it has been learnt.

10:44 AM

However, Sidharth Shukla's viscera samples have been sent for chemical analysis to get a clear picture of the cause behind his death, reportedly. According to sources, his histopathology study will be conducted and the cause of death will be clear only then. 

10:42 AM

Preliminary post-mortem report handed over to Mumbai police by Cooper hospital officials, our well-placed source informs. No injury marks sustained on body, as per report.

10:25 AM

Heavy security outside Cooper Hospital, cops on duty ahead of Sidharth Shukla's last rites. 

10:24 AM

Ambulance to take Sidharth Shukla's body home arrives outside Cooper hospital in Mumbai, reportedly.

08:49 AM

Fans continue to pour love for Sidharth Shukla on social media platforms. Actress Anushka Sharma also shared a note for him last night, mourning his demise.

08:26 AM

Bollywood actress and former Bigg Boss finalist Tanishaa Mukerji also mourned Sidharth Shukla's sudden demise. She tweeted:

08:04 AM

Bigg Boss 14 contestant Jaan Kumar Sanu took to Twitter and condoled Sidharth Shukla's death. He wrote: wish every Siddharth in this world gets love from a Shehnaaz. Every love story would be a fairytale. Aaj jo dekha, yakeen karne mein waqt lagega. Stay strong Shehnaaz. #RestInPeaceSid

07:58 AM

"Once the certificate (of death) is given by the doctor, the police will issue the NOC (no objection certificate) to the relatives and then they can claim the body. However, it's the investigating officer who deals with the report of post mortem. It is confidential information between the doctors doing the autopsy and investigating officer," Dean Mohite told PTI later in the day.

07:57 AM

The actor's body will be kept at the state government post mortem centre overnight and the post mortem report will be released on Friday.