In a tragic turn of events, the model turned actor died on Thursday (September 2) due to a heart attack.
Sidharth Shukla began his modelling career after his mother asked him to take part in the Cuffe Parade fashion contest. He had lost in the contest but was selected for a Pantaloons ad campaign.
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He entered the World's Best Model contest as the Indian representative in 2005 and won the contest becoming the first Indian to win the title.
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Fans often share Sidharth's old, modelling pictures on social media. The late actor was a revered model before he made his acting debut.
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Sidharth looks heavenly in this monochrome picture. His intense personality and charisma emanate from every picture of his.
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He made his acting debut with a lead role in the television show "Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na".
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In 2014, Shukla made his Bollywood debut with the Karan Johar-produced "Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania" where he had a supporting role.
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He has appeared on shows such as "Jaane Pehchaane Se... Ye Ajnabbi", "Love U Zindagi" but became a household name with "Balika Vadhu".
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