The news of popular TV and film actor Sidharth Shukla’s untimely demise is still sinking in. The death of the actor at the mere age of 40 years sent down shockwaves to the entire entertainment industry. Some are still in a state of denial with the same.
Many actors from both the TV and film industries expressed their grief over the tragic ending of Sidharth’s life through social media. Actress and Ex-Bigg Boss contestant Pavitra Punia, who in the past shared screen space with Shukla in Star Plus’ Love U Zindagi, has been unable to come to terms with the death of her good friend and co-star. In a recent interview, Pavitra shared that she and Sidharth shared a bond like Tom & Jerry. She also said that she was proud of his achievements and knew how ambitious he was from the beginning.
In a conversation, Pavitra said that at this tough time, her heart goes out to the actor’s family and good friend Shehnaaz Gill. Commenting on Shehnaaz’s state, Pavitra said that Sidharth and Shehnaaz were no less than husband-wife and after famous love stories of Romeo-Juliet, Shehnaaz-Sidharth’s love story will be remembered forever.
She stated, “Aaj main jab Shehnaaz ko dekthi hoon, toh rooh kaanp jaati hai. People dream of having a pure bond like they had. I wouldn’t say it was dosti or boyfriend-girlfriend. Yeh rishta pati patni se kam nahin tha. After Soni-Mahiwal, Romeo-Juliet, people will remember Sidharth-Shehnaaz. Their fans are crazy about them. I was madly in love with the Shehnaaz and Sid jodi. I hope she manages, stays strong to cope with the loss.”
Pavitra and Sidharth from a photoshoot they did in the past
Further in the interview, Pavitra recalled her bond with Sidharth, Pavitra compared their relation to that of Tom and Jerry. She described Sidharth as someone who was reserved, composed and kaam se kaam raknewale.
Talking about how Sidharth pushed her to play better in the Bigg Boss house, Pavitra added, “He was my senior yet we had issues. I would think hoga hero apne ghar ka and we wouldn’t give shots together. The show lasted for 6 months. We bonded well when we went to Macau for an awards show. That’s where we broke the ice. He was so protective and such a gentleman. After the show ended, our bond became better. Later, when we met on Bigg Boss, he asked me, ‘Dus saal pehle wali Pavtira kahan hai?’. He wanted the rowdy Pavitra. Had he not me realize to bring the original Pavitra, I wouldn’t have lasted for a week in the house.”
Well after the actor’s demise, all that friends, fans, and followers of this young talent left with are his memories. And we will cherish them forever.