Popular television actor Sidharth Shukla passed away on Thursday, (September 2). For many of us, it is still hard to believe that he is no more. Celebrities and fans took to social media to express their grief and offer their condolences.
Telly actor Pavitra Punia, who had worked with Sidharth in Love U Zindagi, has been unable to come to terms with his untimely demise. In an interview, Pavitra said that she and Sid shared a bond like Tom & Jerry. She also added that she knew how ambitious he was and was proud of his achievements.
Talking to a leading daily, the actress said that her heart goes out to his family and Shehnaaz Kaur Gill. Talking about Shehnaaz, she said, ““Aaj main jab Shehnaaz ko dekthi hoon, toh rooh kaanp jaati hai. People dream of having a pure bond as 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 Shehnaaz and Sid Jodi. I hope she manages, stays strong to cope with the loss.”
Furthermore, recalling her bond with Sidharth, Pavitra said that they had a Tom and Jerry-like bond. The two actors had worked together in Love U Zindagi. She described Sid as someone who was reserved and composed.
She 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.”
