Siddhartha Shukla is an Indian actor known for his performance in the popular Indian TV serials including Balika Vadhu and Dil Se Dil Tak. He has worked in many Indian serials as well as the famous Indian reality show Bigg Boss.
Siddhartha is considered one of the fittest and most versatile TV actor and model. He started his acting career with the popular TV serial Babul Ka Angana Chootey Na.
Siddhartha Shukla is one of the celebrity contestants in Bigg Boss season 13. This social media influencer and fitness-lover have gained so much love from the audience and Bigg Boss fans.
Siddharth Shukla Wiki/Biography
Born on 12 December 1980, Siddhartha Shukla’s Age is 39 Years as of 2020. He was born and brought in a Hindu, Brahmin family in Mumbai, he has its roots in Allahabad.
Siddhartha was sent to St. Xavier’s High School in Mumbai for his formal education. Later, he joined Rachana Sansad School of Interior Design to achieve his interior designing dream.
Sid had always been good at sports. He participated in sports events in his school and represented St Xavier’s High School in Football as well as Tennis competitions.
Even though Siddhartha pursued his education in Interior designing field, he became a model in 2004 after becoming the runner-up in the Gladrags Manhunt competition. Siddhartha follows Hinduism and belongs to a Brahmin family.
| Full Name | Siddharth Shukla |
| Nickname | Sid |
| Date of Birth | 12 December 1980 |
| Birth Place | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Age | 39 Years (As in 2019) |
| Profession | Actor, Model, Social Media Influencer |
| Live in | Mumbai |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh India |
| Caste | Brahmin |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| School | St. Xavier’s High School, Fort, Mumbai |
| College/University | Rachana Sansad School of Interior Design |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in Interior Designing |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Music, Gymming |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Debut Appearance | TV: Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na as Shubh Ranawat in 2008 Film: Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania as Angad Bedi in 2014 |
| Famous Role | Shivraj Shekhar in Balika Vadhu |
| Net Worth | 41 Crore (As of 2020) |
| Salary | Under Review |
Family, Girlfriend & Relationships
Born and brought up in a Hindu Brahmin family, Siddhartha Shukla is close to his mother and father. His father works as a civil engineer in the Reserve Bank of India whereas his mother is a housewife. Sid has two elder siblings (both sisters).
Although the actress isn’t engaged or married yet, Siddhartha Shukla has been linked to many co-actresses and TV serial stars. Being the fitness freak and romantic boy of the Indian TV shows, the rumors of him dating his co-stars are always on the internet.
Siddhartha and Drashti Dhami were rumored couples a few years ago. He was also linked to Smita Bansal, who played the role of his mother-in-law in Balika Vadhu.
Recently, the rumor of Siddhartha Shukla and Rashami Desai being couples is doing rounds on the internet. The couple is often seen together in public events. Other than Rashami, Sid was linked to Arti Singh and Akansha Puri.
| Father Name | Ashok Shukla (Worked at Reserve Bank of India, Civil Engineer) |
| Mother Name | Rita Shukla (Homemaker) |
| Brother Name | None |
| Sister Names | 2 Sisters Name not known |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Wife / Spouse | N/A |
| Affairs / Girlfriends | Smita Bansal (Rumoured) Rashami Desai (Rumoured) Arti Singh (Rumoured) Drashti Dhami (Rumoured) Tanishaa Mukerji (Rumoured) Akanksha Puri (Rumoured) |
Career
Siddhartha’s acting career began with the popular Sony TV show “Babul Ka Angana Chootey Na” in 2008. He was seen playing the role of “Shubh Ranwat”. He has been the part of many Indian fiction serials namely Jaane Pehchaane Se, Ye Ajnabi, Pavitra Rishta, Love U Zindagi, and more.
He rose to popularity from Balika Vadhu in 2012 when he was selected for the role of Shivraj Shekhar. He gained a lot of popularity and fan following after Balika Vadhu. Later, he made his reality shows debut by appearing in Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 6 aired on Colors TV.
Siddhartha’s first movie was Humpty Sharma ki Dulhania, where he got the role of Angad Bedi. He gave an outstanding performance. His fine acting also led him to achieve the best male supporter’s award in the 2015 stardust awards.
Apart from acting and modeling, Siddhartha Shukla also took up some anchoring and hosting shows such as Savdhaan India and India’s Got Talent season 7. He participated in the Color’s reality show “Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi” and won the show.
Siddhartha became a popular Indian actor after appearing in Dil Se Dil Tak. He was seen as Parth Bhanushali, the husband of Rashami Desai. This serial helped him gain immense popularity and love from the Indian audience. Finally, Siddhartha Shukla appeared in Bigg Boss season 13 in 2019. He is getting a lot of support from his fan base and Bigg Boss audience.
Look at other contestants who participate in Bigg Boss 13.
- Aarti Singh – TV Actress and Model
- Koena Mitra – Film Actress and Model
- Dalljiet Kaur – TV Actress
- Mahira Sharma – Actress, Model
- Asim Riaz – Model
- Abu Malik – Singer
- Tehseen Poonawalla – Social Activist
- Khesari Lal Yadav – Actor
- Rashami Desai – Popular Hindi TV Actress
- Shehnaaz Gill – Singer, Actress
- Devoleena Bhattacharjee – Hindi TV Actress
- Siddharth Shukla – TV Actor
- Paras Chabbra – TV Reality Show Actor
- Siddhartha Dey – Scriptwriter, Editor, and Story Writer
- Shefali Bagga – TV Anchor and Journalist
| Phone Number | Not Available |
| Whatsapp Number | Not Available |
| Email ID | Not Available |
| @realsidharthshukla | |
| @siddharthshukla | |
| @sidharth_shukla |
Hobbies
Sid’s favorite Indian cuisine is Pav Bhaji. This vegetarian star loves white color. His favorite films are Agneepath, Deewar, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Fast and Furious, Jab we Met. His favorite actors include Amitabh Bachan, Mithun Chakraborty, and Shah Ruk Khan. Madhuri Dixit Nene and Sridevi are his favorite actresses.
Siddhartha loves gymming and traveling. Siddhartha aspired to become a fashion designer and even pursued his education in Interior designing. However, he participated in the modeling shows and became an actor.
| Favorite Food | Pav Bhaji |
| Favorite Actress | Kareena Kapoor Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Sridevi |
| Favorite Actors | Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Mithun Chakraborty |
| Favorite Movies | Jab We Met, Agneepath, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Deewar, Fast and Furious |
| Favorite Holiday Destinations | Spain, Goa, Prague |
| Favorite Colours | White |
| Favorite Things to do | Traveling |
| Favorite Apps |
Awards
- HT Most Stylish Actor (2017)
- Zee Gold Award for Most Fit Actor Male (2014)
- Stardust Award for Breakthrough Supporting Performance (Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, 2014)
- ITA Award for GRB! Performer of the Year Male (2013)
- Golden Petal Award for Best on Screen Couple on Colors (2012)
- Golden Petal Award for Most Lokpriye Face Male (2012, 2013)
Controversies
Siddhartha Shukla was accused of driving after drinking alcohol in 2014. He was caught by the police in the middle of the road on New Year. He had to pay Rs 2,000 as fine. Besides, his driving license got terminated for 2 months.
Once again, Shukla was caught and arrested by the Mumbai police in 2018 for high-speed driving. Siddhartha was rash driving and hit a divider in Mumbai. He was then arrested by the Mumbai police. He was charged Rs 5,000 as a penalty and was given bail.
When he was shooting for Balika Vadhu, he was not in good terms with the co-actor Shashank Vyas.
Siddhartha was also indulged in a bad fight with Toral Rasputra. He had gone to Kashmir with the Balika Vadhu crew for shooting the honeymoon phase. However, the two actors argued and got engaged in a fight. The actors did not talk to each other after completing the sequel and returning to Mumbai.
During his spell in Dil Se Dil Tak, he was criticized by one of the co-actors of the show. According to Kunal Verma, Siddhartha was an unprofessional actor. Not only did he abuse Kunal but throw water at him.
Sid refused to continue shooting for Dil Se Dil Tak serial as he was unhappy about the fact that Rashami was given a bigger vanity van.
Siddhartha Shukla is often criticized for coming late to the sets for shooting. Besides, his weird demands and bad behavior often gets him into trouble and controversies.
