02 September,2021 01:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The Indian showbiz industry expressed their shock and condoled the actor`s demise. Pic/Pallav Paliwal
Popular television and film actor Sidharth Shukla, best known for his role in the long-running TV show "Balika Vadhu", died on Thursday, an official at the Cooper Hospital here said.
While initial reports said that Shukla suffered a heart attack. Mumbai's Cooper Hospital has clarified that the cause of his death is yet to be ascertained.
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Officials from Mumbai Police revealed that no injuries were sustained on Shukla's body and that a team of cops is at his residence for investigation.
Meanwhile, the Indian showbiz industry expressed their shock and grief. From Shukla's Bigg Boss 13 co-stars to Bollywood actors like Manoj Bajpayee and Aftab Shivdasani condoled his demise.
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Actor Aftab Shivdasani tweeted: "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."
Actor R. Madhavan wrote: "Heartbreaking and tragic. Rest In Peace brother. Just don't have words to express my anguish."
Actor Manoj Bajpayee expressed his shock as he tweetes: "OMG!!! This is So Shocking!!! Words will fail to describe the shock and sense of loss of his near and dear ones !!! May he rest in peace !!! No yaar!!"