Sidharth Shukla


Sidharth Shukla is an Indian actor, model and television host from Mumbai. He started his career as a model. He won the World's Best Model title in November 2005, beating 40 other participants from across Asia, Latin America, and Europe.
He made his acting debut in the 2008 show Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na. He is known for his roles in Love U Zindagi, Balika Vadhu and Dil Se Dil Tak. He participated in the reality shows Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, and Bigg Boss 13.
In 2014, Shukla made his Bollywood debut in a supporting role in Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania.
In 2019, Shukla was among the Top 10 Most Searched Personalities in India on Google.

Early life

Shukla was born into a Hindu Brahmin family in Mumbai to Ashok Shukla, a civil engineer working with the Reserve Bank of India and Rita Shukla. He has two elder sisters. His family originates from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. Shukla attended St. Xavier's High School, Fort and later completed his degree in Interior Design at Rachana Sansad School of Interior Design. Shukla has described himself as a very athletic child, and represented his school in tennis and football.

Career

Modelling

In 2004, as a model, Shukla participated in the Gladrags Manhunt and Megamodel Contest, where he ended up as the runner-up.
In 2005, he represented India at the World's Best Model, one of world's most prestigious modelling contests, held in Turkey and became the first Indian, as well as the first Asian, to win the title beating 40 contestants from across Asia, Latin America, and Europe. After winning the title, Sidharth was seen in many advertisements like Bajaj Avenger, ICICI, Digjam and many more.

Television

In 2008, he made his acting debut with a lead role in the television show Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na on Sony TV opposite Aastha Chaudhary. Shukla played role of Shubh Ranawat, a man dedicated to his work and family. On his father's request, he quits his job abroad and joins the family business. The show ended in February, 2009.
In 2009, he played Veer Vardhan Singh's character in Jaane Pehchaane Se... Ye Ajnabbi on Star One opposite Sanjeeda Sheikh. The show ended in September, 2010.
In 2010, he also appeared in a few episodes of Aahat.
In 2011, he appeared in the weekend show Love U Zindagi opposite Pavitra Punia on StarPlus. The show was inspired by the Bollywood movie, Jab We Met, where Shukla played Rahul Kashyap's character. He also appeared in a few episodes of CID.

Breakthrough and Bollywood

In 2012, Sidharth played the iconic character of Shivraj Alok Shekhar, a.k.a. Shiv, in the Balika Vadhu. It was his portrayal of Shivraj Alok Shekhar in the long-running Colors TV social drama series Balika Vadhu which rose him to prominence and earned him widespread recognition and popularity, including several awards and nominations. He got "GR8! Performer of the Year " award in Indian Television Academy Awards. The ratings of the show increased after his entry.
In 2013, Shukla participated in the celebrity dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. As a non dancer, he was mostly seen as a weak dancer on the celebrity dance show. His towering and charming personality only kept him in the show and show also helped him to improve as a dancer. After getting eliminated in the 11th week, Shukla said in an interview "I completely enjoyed my journey on the show. There was a lot I could learn. I would have loved to continue". It was reported that Shukla had signed a 3-film-deal with Dharma Productions. The film was offered by Karan Johar as he was the judge of dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa where Sidharth was a contestant.
In 2014, Shukla debuted in the romantic comedy Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania in a supporting role, playing the character of an NRI doctor named Angad Bedi. The film earned him an award for "Breakthrough Supporting Performance " in the 2015 Stardust Awards.

Hosting and further success

In 2014, Sidharth was named the host of Savdhaan India named as Savdhaan India – Fight Back Now. He brought the stories of common people who fought against crime.
In 2015, He hosted India's Got Talent 6, with Bharti Singh as co-host of the show.
In 2016, Sidharth participated and won the stunt reality show . Then, he hosted India's Got Talent 7, along with Bharti Singh as co-host.
In 2017, he played the role of Parth Bhanushali in Dil Se Dil Tak with co-stars Rashami Desai and Jasmin Bhasin. The show was inspired by the Bollywood movie, Chori Chori Chupke Chupke.
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In 2019, he participated and won the reality show Bigg Boss 13. After winning Bigg Boss 13, Sidharth appeared in a music video titled "Bhula Dunga" with his Bigg Boss co-contestant Shehnaaz Kaur Gill. Then, he appeared in a romantic music video "Dil Ko Karaar Aaya" opposite Neha Sharma.

Media image

Sidharth is a practitioner of physical fitness. In 2014, he won the Gold Awards Most Fit Actor award. He was also awarded with Wellness Icon of the Year award in 8th Geospa Asiaspa India Awards.
Ormax media rated Shukla to be the most popular contestant of Bigg Boss 13 where he was ranked number one throughout 20 weeks. He was also the most tweeted contestant of Bigg Boss 13. He was voted as the most favourite contestant of Bigg Boss 13 in the poll conducted by Hidustan Times, India TV News and The Times of India.

Filmography

Film performances

Television performances

Music videos

YearTitleSingerRef.
2020"Bhula Dunga"Darshan Raval
2020"Dil Ko Karaar Aaya"Yasser Desai and Neha Kakkar

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryShow/MovieResultNotesRef.
2005Gladrags Manhunt ContestWorld's Best Model
2012Golden Petal AwardsMost Lokpriya Face - MaleBalika Vadhu
2012Golden Petal AwardsMost Lokpriya JodiBalika VadhuWith Pratyusha Banerjee
2012Golden Petal AwardsMost Lokpriya Naya Sadasya - MaleBalika Vadhu
2013Star Guild AwardsBest Actor in a Drama SeriesBalika Vadhu
2013ITA AwardsGR8! Performer of the Year Balika Vadhu
2013Zee Gold awardsBest Actor
Balika Vadhu
2014Star Guild AwardsBest Actor in a Drama SeriesBalika Vadhu
2014Big Star Entertainment AwardsMost Entertaining Television Actor - MaleBalika Vadhu
2014ITA AwardsGR8! On-Screen Couple of the YearBalika Vadhu
2014Zee Gold AwardsMost Fit Actor
2015GeoSpa AsiaSpa India AwardsWellness Icon of the Year
2015Stardust AwardsBreakthrough Performance Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania
2017ITA AwardsBest Actor - MaleDil Se Dil Tak
2017Golden Petal AwardsBest ActorDil Se Dil Tak
2017Golden Petal AwardsFavourite JodiDil Se Dil TakWith Rashami Desai

Recognition