Sidharth Shukla family issued a statement for the first time following his untimely death on Thursday last week. The popular TV star reportedly died of a heart attack at the age of 40 leaving his fans across the country shocked.

Sidharth Shukla's family releases first statement after actor's demise, requests for privacy

Television industry's superstar and actor Sidharth Shukla passed away on September 2 (Thursday) in Mumbai following a heart attack. The 'Balika Vadhu' actor and 'Big Boss' 13 winner breathed his last in Mumbai's Cooper Hospital, leaving his ardent fans stunned and in a state of shock.

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The Indian entertainment industry suffered a major setback today as actor and reality TV star Sidharth Shukla passed away suddenly due to a heart attack. The news of his shocking demise came from an official from Cooper Hospital where the actor had been admitted.

'You'll be missed', write Bollywood celebs on shocking death news of Sidharth Shukla