Bigg Boss 13 winner Sidharth Shukla had passed away on September 2, 2021 at the age of 40 after suffering from a sudden cardiac arrest.
Today marks the late actor’s first birth anniversary after his death. Check out these 7 lesser-known facts about Sidharth!
1. Modelling Career
In the year 2005, he became the first Asian to win the title of Best Model of the World in Turkey.
2. Sports
As per a report, we found out that Sidharth was quite the sportsman in his early days and has represented his school in tennis and football at various levels.
3. Before Acting
Did you know before stepping into the showbiz and modelling, he wanted to be an interior designer? If you didn’t now you do! The late actor was a man of many talents.
4. Television Debut
Though we all know him from the popular TV soap Balika Vadhu, he entered the television space as the lead in Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na. Sid has also starred in shows like Jaane Pehchaane Se… Ye Ajnabbi and Dil Se Dil Tak.
5. Favourite Actor
Just like most of us, Sid was a fan of Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and his favourite film was Agneepath. Additionally, his favourite Hollywood movies are the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise.
6. Shoe Collection
Not many know this which is why we bring to light that Sidharth owned over 1000 pairs of shoes! His collection is said to be reportedly worth more than Rs. 70 Lakhs.
7. Watch Collection
Sidharth loved to collect expensive watches and had a variety of luxury watches collection. The most expensive watch he had was a G-Shock which is priced at about Rs. 4 Lakhs, as mentioned in a report.
