Indian television star Sidharth Shukla’s sudden demise on Thursday shocked everyone. The actor, who became a household name with Colors’ popular show Balika Vadhu before witnessing a huge rise in his popularity after winning the thirteenth edition of the Salman Khan-hosted controversial reality show Bigg Boss on the same channel, suffered a massive heart attack in the morning and was brought dead to Cooper Hospital in Mumbai. He was 40 years old and is survived by his mother and two sisters.
After establishing himself as a force to reckon with in the Indian television space, Shukla made his Bollywood debut with Karan Johar’s production Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania in 2014. The film also starred Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt. They say filmmaking is a collaborative process, but no one can deny the fact that Shukla was a big reason behind the roaring success of Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania.
Today, when Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt came to know about the tragic demise of Sidharth Shukla, they could not stop themselves and took to social media to express their grief.
Mourning his loss, Dhawan wrote on Instagram, “RIP brother... You are loved by so many and you touched so many with your kind heart and beautiful personality. Today heaven has gained a star and we have lost one.”
Taking to Instagram Stories, Bhatt shared an old monochrome picture featuring herself along with Sidharth and Varun. She captioned it, “Sid. One of the warmest, kindest and most genuine people I have worked with... always smiling and always positive! My heartfelt condolences to his family, loved ones, and his fans who loved him so, so deeply! Rest in peace!”
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The celebrated comedian and character actor passed away due to age-related ailments.
Asrani’s career spanned over five decades across Hindi and regional cinema.
He was best known for his collaborations with Kader Khan and director Priyadarshan.
A prolific career in Indian cinema
Veteran actor Asrani, who brought laughter and warmth to Indian screens for more than five decades, has passed away at the age of 84 due to age-related ailments. Known for his impeccable comic timing and memorable supporting roles, Asrani was among the most recognisable faces in Hindi cinema from the 1970s through the 1990s.
He became a household name with his performance as the eccentric jailer in Sholay (1975), and also left a mark with acclaimed roles in Abhimaan, Bawarchi, and Chupke Chupke. Over the years, his versatility allowed him to move seamlessly between comedy, character parts and cameos.
Successful collaborations with Kader Khan
Asrani shared a long and successful professional relationship with actor-writer Kader Khan. The duo appeared together in several hit films including Swarg Se Sundar, Charnon Ki Saugandh, Patal Bhairvi, Himmatwala, Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni, Dulhe Raja, and Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare. Their chemistry and comic exchanges became a staple of mainstream Hindi cinema in the 1980s and 1990s.
Comic brilliance under Priyadarshan’s direction
In the 2000s, Asrani reached a new generation of filmgoers through his collaborations with filmmaker Priyadarshan. He featured in some of the director’s most popular comedies including Hera Pheri, Yeh Tera Ghar Yeh Mera Ghar, Hulchul, Garam Masala, Malamaal Weekly, Chup Chup Ke, Bhagam Bhaag, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Dhol, Billu, and De Dana Dan.
A legacy of laughter
With more than 350 films to his credit, Asrani’s contribution to Indian cinema is immense. His distinctive expressions, dialogue delivery, and ability to find humour in everyday situations made him one of Bollywood’s most beloved comic actors.
He is remembered not only for his performances but also for shaping the tone of comedy in Hindi films across generations.
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