From representing India in World's Best Model contest to becoming TV’s superstar with his Bigg Boss 13 win; looking at Sidharth Shukla’s incredible journey

Ace Indian actor and Bigg Boss 13 winner Sidharth Shukla, 40, passed away on the morning of September 2. The news about his demise came as a shocker for the Hindi television and film industry. As the nation mourns the loss of a great soul, here’s taking a look at his splendid journey as an actor and performer:

Born and brought up in Mumbai, Sidharth Shukla was known to be an athletic person from his childhood. He represented his school in various sports. Post his schooling, he decided to pursue interior designing and completed his bachelor's degree from Rachana Sansad School of Interior Design. (Pic: Instagram)

Sidharth’s modelling career started when he participated in Gladrags Manhunt and Megamodel Contest in 2004 and was announced as the runner up of the same. He then participated in World's Best Model contest held in Turkey and became the first Indian and first Asian to win it. Following his grand win after beating 40 contestants across the world, he appeared in various advertisements. (Pic: Instagram)

Well known for his role as Shiv in Balika Vadhu, the actor made his television debut as a lead actor in Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na. He became a popular face on TV soon and there was no going back for him ever since. He featured in various TV shows including Dil Se Dil Tak, Love U Zindagi, Jaane Pehchaane Se… Ye Ajnabbi and others. However, his claim to fame was Balika Vadhu wherein he played Shiv opposite Pratyusha Banerjee and Toral Rasputra. (Pic: Instagram)

After gaining massive popularity in the TV industry, Sidharth made his Bollywood debut with Karan Johar produced Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya, starring Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt in the lead roles. He played a supporting role in the film and was awarded the ‘Breakthrough Supporting Performance (Male)’ by a popular side. (Pic: Instagram)

Sidharth Shukla became a heartthrob of every youngster with his Bigg Boss 13 stint. He was the trophy holder of the season and rose to immense fame and popularity as a result. However, this was not the first time that he appeared in a reality TV show. Sidharth also won the Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 in 2016. Soon after which, he hosted India’s Got Talent with ace comedian Bharti Singh. (Pic: Instagram)

The 40-year-old actor reached enormous heights of success with his fabulous appearance and phenomenal performances in TV shows, films and more. He became the first choice of music video producers in the recent past and became a star as big to make guest appearances on popular TV shows. After making it big in TV and Bollywood, he recently also made his digital debut with web series. (Pic: Instagram)

Few days before his shocking demise on September 2, Sidharth Shukla appeared as a guest on Dance Deewane 3 and Bigg Boss OTT. He walked in on the shows along with his close friend from Bigg Boss 13, Shehnaaz Gill. (Pic: Instagram)

The Bigg Boss star’s popularity and fandom know no bounds. The love he has earned from his fans has made him top the charts wherever and whenever. Recently, he topped the list of Times Most Desirable Men on TV 2020. He was also declared as Times Of India’s Charismatic TV Personality. (Pic: Instagram)