Popular television and film actor Sidharth Shukla, known for his role in the long running TV show ‘Balika Vadhu’, died on Thursday,  an official at the Cooper Hospital said. He was 40. He suffered a massive heart attack on Thursday morning, reports PTI.

He is survived by his mother and two sisters.

As soon as the news of his death came out, condolence messages began pouring in.

Actor Parineeti Chopra wrote, “Unable to process this. Rest in Peace #SidharthShukla. You were truly loved, by millions.

Kiara Advani wrote, ”

Gosh this is Heartbreaking!!
May your soul RIP #SidharthShukla
My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.”

Reality start Varun Sood tweeted, “Still can’t believe it! RIP @sidharth_shukla . Gone too soon.”

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Entertainment host Faridoon Shahryar, tweeted, “SHOCKING NEWS: @sidharth_shukla has passed away due to a heart attack.”  

Actor Tisca Chopra wrote, “Numb.. Siddharth, neighbour and occasional walking buddy .. #SiddharthShukla RIP .. hope aunty and friends have the strength to bear your immense loss”.

Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit expressed shock on the news.

Singer Armaan Malik was in disbelief and wrote, “I cannot process this news that I just came across. Is this true? Please no. No… #SiddharthShukla”.

His co-star Rashmi Desai tweeted a broken heart.

Asim Riaz, who had a love-hate relationship with Shukla in Bigg Boss 13 shared a photo with him.

Shukla began his career in showbiz as a model and made his acting debut with a lead role in the television show “Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na”. He later appeared on shows such as “Jaane Pehchaane Se… Ye Ajnabbi”, “Love U Zindagi” but became a household name with “Balika Vadhu”.

He also participated in reality shows, including “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6”, “Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7” and “Bigg Boss 13”.

In 2014, Shukla made his Bollywood debut with the Karan Johar-produced “Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania” where he had a supporting role.