Famous television and movie artist Sidharth Shukla died this morning following a heart attack. The winner of Bigg Boss 13 became a household name with his role in Balika Vadhu. According to news reports, the 40-year-old actor was brought dead to the Cooper Hospital in Mumbai on Thursday morning.

Sidharth Shukla started his career as a model and soon made his debut in the TV industry with the show Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na. He was also a part of Dil Se Dil Tak, Khatron Ke Khiladi, and other shows. The actor won hearts in the BB house with his realness and quickly rose to fame after the massive win. Along with that, his work includes a supporting role in Karan Johar’s Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya. Recently, Sidharth Shukla also worked on some music videos with his Bigg Boss co-contestant Shehnaaz Gill.

Indian celebrities have expressed their grief on Twitter.

Another reminder of how fragile life is.
Heartfelt condolences to #SiddharthShukla ‘s family and friends.
Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/zTinZmyaJ5

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 2, 2021

No words! Literally numb.
Siddharth Shukla you left too soon buddy! Galat baat 💔 RIP

— RAHUL VAIDYA RKV (@rahulvaidya23) September 2, 2021

Extremely sad and shocking news of the passing of #SiddharthShukla , life is so so fragile. My deepest condolences to his family in this heartbreaking time. Prayers for his soul 🙏🏼🕯💔. Om Shanti.

— Aftab Shivdasani 😷 (@AftabShivdasani) September 2, 2021

Absolutely shocked to know about @sidharth_shukla ’s death. Totally numb. Life is so unpredictable. My condolences to his family 🥺. Rip Siddharth 💔
#SiddharthShukla

— Rohan Mehra (@rohan4747) September 2, 2021

Shocked beyond words!! Gone toooooo soon…. Condolences to his family, loved ones. – He was loved by millions. #SiddharthShukla you will be missed – rest in peace brother. Om Shanti 🙏🏽 https://t.co/gvttNVDHxh

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) September 2, 2021

Pls someone tell me it’s not true.. Can not believe it #SiddharthShukla

— Tony Kakkar (@TonyKakkar) September 2, 2021

Totally Numb! This is beyond shocking! Life is so unpredictable. May his soul rest in peace🙏🏻 #SiddharthShukla pic.twitter.com/OjvCBDXN94

— Sharad Kelkar (@SharadK7) September 2, 2021

These times are inexplainable…really! Shocked and confused about the fact that #Siddharthshukla is no more! May god give his family the strength to deal with this irreparable and sad situation! RIP

— Tusshar (@TusshKapoor) September 2, 2021

Om shanti #sidharthshukla pic.twitter.com/kBlk3Cz56X

— Himanshi khurana (@realhimanshi) September 2, 2021

Gone too soon Siddharth.. u shall be missed. Condolences to the family .. RIP🙏

— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) September 2, 2021

I am just Numb..Why Sid?Too soon…May your soul rest in peace my friend. 🙏🏻🙏🏻 #SiddharthShukla

— Devoleena Bhattacharjee (@Devoleena_23) September 2, 2021

Siddharth 💔😥 #Numb may god bless u up there , n keep ur childlike smile on your charming face forever !! 💔💔💔

— Gauahar Khan (@GAUAHAR_KHAN) September 2, 2021

Mujhe kuch samajh nahi aa rha… 😖
I am just worried about his mom… 🙏😭
RIP mere bhai 🙏 pic.twitter.com/daF2x9uXpO

— Paras Chhabra (@paras_chhabra) September 2, 2021

#SidharthShukla 💔

— Kavita Kaushik (@Iamkavitak) September 2, 2021

Deeply saddened, lost a friend a fellow, we started our careers together from Gladrags , worked together twice. Not done bro! You have left us Heartbroken !

— Abhinav Shukla (@ashukla09) September 2, 2021