The sudden demise of Bollywood actor and Bigg Boss 13 winner, Sidharth Shukla, has left the entertainment industry and his fans in shock. The heartbreaking news broke on Thursday morning when the actor suffered a massive heart attack and died. However, his post-mortem reports are yet to be released.
“No injuries were sustained on the body of actor Sidharth Shukla,” Mumbai Police officials said. “The cause of the death is yet to be ascertained. A team of police is present at Shukla’s residence for investigation,” Mumbai Police added.
As per media reports, Sidharth’s rumoured girlfriend Shehnaaz Gill is not in a good state.
Since the news of Sidharth’s death, condolences by his fans and fellow B-town celebrities are pouring in. From Salman Khan to Anil Kapoor, several noted actors condoled the death of the 40-year-old actor. The last rites of the deceased actor will be performed today at Oshiwara Crematorium at 11 am.
Well, life is uncertain and this has been proved several times. Here’s a look at Bollywood celebrities who left for heavenly abode at a young age:
Divya Bharti:
The epitome of beauty, Divya Bharti, died at the young age of 19 years. Reportedly, in 1993, she had fallen from the balcony of her fifth-floor apartment in her Mumbai residence. She died a tragic death due to a serious head injury and internal bleeding. Divya made her Bollywood debut in 1992 with Vishwatma. She rose to fame from her spectacular acting in Shola Aur Shabnam. Divya had also featured in Telugu films.
Smita Patil:
Bollywood actor and the wife of Raj Babbar, Smita Patil died at the age of 31 due to complications during her pregnancy in 1986. She gave birth to Prateik Babbar and passed away. In such a small duration of her acting career, Smita had featured in more than 80 movies including Bengali, Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam, and Kannada films. For her fine acting, she was awarded Padma Shri and two National Awards.
Pratyusha Banerjee:
The Bengali beauty, Pratyusha Banerjee died by suicide on April 1, 2016. She was the co-actor of Sidharth Shukla on the Colors popular show Balika Vadhu. Pratyusha’s character as Anandi had garnered her humongous fan base. Before her death, she left a suicide letter mentioning complications in her relationship with Rahul Raj Singh. She was 24 and had also appeared in the reality show Bigg Boss 7.
Jiah Khan:
The sudden death of Bollywood actor Jiah Khan in June 2013 created a major controversy. She died by suicide at 25. The Central Bureau of Investigation was involved in the case as Jiah’s mother held her boyfriend, Sooraj Pancholi accountable for her daughter’s death. Jiah made her Bollywood debut opposite Amitabh Bachchan in Nishabd. Later, she appeared in films like Ghajini and Housefull.
Sushant Singh Rajput:
Sushant Singh Rajput broke millions of fans’ hearts when he died by suicide on June 14, 2020. The actor was found hanging in Mumbai’s residence. Several theories were put across by central bodies during the investigation. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered FIRs against actor and Sushant’s girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty and five others. Sushant rose to fame with Ekta Kapoor’s serial Pavitra Rishta. He later carved a niche in the Bollywood industry with his promising acting. He appeared in films like Kai Po Che, Shudh Desi Romance, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, Dil Bechara, to name a few.
The Global actor, Irrfan Khan passed away after battling a neuroendocrine tumour. He was 53. Irrfan last appeared in the film Angrezi Medium co-starring Radhika Madan.
Bollywood actor Malaika Arora’s father Anil Arora died by jumping off from the sixth floor of a residential building in Bandra, the Mumbai Police said on Wednesday, adding that no suicide note has been recovered so far from the scene.
According to police, the body has been sent for post-mortem and the case is being investigated.
Raj Tilak Roshan of DCP Zone 9 said, “The body of one Anil Arora was found. He resided on the 6th floor. We are carrying out further investigation and our team is here. We are investigating all angles in detail. Our teams are here, forensic teams are here as well. The body is being taken for postmortem. We are investigating everything in detail. Prima facie it seems to be suicide, we are conducting further investigation.”
Malaika Arora was not at home when her father committed suicide. The actor-model was reportedly in Pune and rushed back to Mumbai soon after learning about the incident. After receiving this shocking news, the actor’s ex-husband Arbaaz Khan also reached the residence of Malaika’s parents.
Malaika’s parents, Anil and Joyce Polycarp, had separated when she was 11 years old. Anil Arora, despite his daughter’s high profile, maintained a low public profile himself.
Malaika Arora, a prominent actress and television personality, has yet to issue a public statement on this tragic event. The family is reportedly in deep shock and mourning as they await further details from the investigation.
Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcomed their first, baby girl, on Sunday at Mumbai’s HN Reliance Hospital, as per the report. The arrival of the healthy baby marks a significant new chapter in the lives of Deepika and Ranveer Singh.
The couple, accompanied by their family members, were spotted arriving at the hospital on Sunday, with photographers being unable to capture clear pictures as they remained inside their curtained car. Their family members followed suit soon after their arrival.
In preparation for the baby’s arrival, the duo visited the iconic Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai on Friday, seeking blessings from Lord Ganesha ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi. Images and videos of Deepika in a green-colored saree with a baby bump went viral on social media.
The couple announced their pregnancy in February this year through a joint post signifying “September 2024” with adorable motifs of baby clothes, shoes, and balloons. They also shared pictures from their maternity photoshoot, showing a radiant Deepika flaunting her baby bump with Ranveer by her side.
Reports suggest that the couple might embark on this new journey in a new residence. It is rumored that Deepika and Ranveer may move into a luxurious apartment in Bandra, near superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s bungalow, Mannat. The apartment will comprise floors 16 to 19 with a private terrace once construction is complete.
Known for keeping their relationship private, Deepika and Ranveer started dating in 2013 on the set of “Goliyon Ki Rasleela: Ram-Leela” and tied the knot at Lake Como, Italy, in 2018, in an intimate ceremony with close friends and family in attendance.
Deepika Padukone’s most recent appearance in the Prabhas-starrer “Kalki 2898 AD” became the biggest blockbuster of 2024. Her upcoming project includes Rohit Shetty’s “Singham Again,” alongside husband Ranveer Singh, scheduled to release on Diwali this year.
Akshay Kumar, a Bollywood actor, made a statement on Friday addressing recent box office failures saying it is ridiculous that people are writing sympathetic messages expressing how they feel sorry for me just because my recent film did not perform well in theaters. He added that he is not bothered by such remarks and will continue to do his work as he has done for three decades.
Films like Sarfira, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Mission Raniganj, Selfiee, Raksha Bandhan, Samrat Prithviraj, and Bachchhan Paandey were not hits.
Showing his positive attitude, he added, “Whatever happens in life happens for a better and bigger reason. Yes, my four or five films have not done well, so what? People are sending sympathetic messages like ‘Don’t worry’ and ‘It will be okay,’ but why?”
He also mentioned a journalist who wrote about his comeback, saying, “I called him up and inquired what ‘back’ even means. I have not gone anywhere; I am still here working on my next film.” Kumar conveyed this message to reporters at the trailer launch of Khel Khel Mein.
At the age of 56, the actor declared, “I am here, and I will continue to work. I don’t heed what presumptions and assumptions people make about me. I wake up with a productive mindset, exercise, go to work, and what I make, I do on my own. I don’t owe anything to anyone.”
Mudassar Aziz, known for directing Happy Bhag Jayegi and Pati Patni Aur Woh, is behind the comedy-drama Khel Khel Mein, which is set to compete at the box office with two other Hindi films: John Abraham’s Vedaa and Stree 2, releasing on August 15. Despite the competition, Aziz expressed his support for all the films, emphasizing a collaborative spirit within the Hindi film industry.
He stated, “We all belong to the same industry, I don’t see it as a competition. I have admiration for Amar Kaushik’s work (director of Stree 2) . I genuinely hope both of our films are a success at the box office.”
Aziz highlighted the importance of collective success for the industry, saying, “When a festive weekend arrives, it’s a chance to encourage audiences to visit cinemas. In Khel KhelMein, I’ve even included a nod to Stree as a way of saying, ‘Let’s make this a successful weekend for Hindi cinema .’
Khel Khel Mein is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Vipul D Shah, Ashwin Varde, Rajesh Bahl, Shashikant Sinha, and Ajay Rai.
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