Siddharth Shukla: Mom's one decision changed his life, made him a star

• Siddharth Shukla, born Dec 12, 1980, started his career in modeling and later became a prominent TV actor.
• His mother's decision to send him to a modeling contest proved to be a turning point, leading him to win the World Best Model Contest in Turkey in 2005.
• He gained significant fame for his role as Shiv in 'Balika Vadhu' and was the winner of 'Bigg Boss 13' and 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 7'.
• Shukla also featured in the film 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania' and the web series 'Broken But Beautiful 3'.
• A fitness enthusiast, Siddharth Shukla passed away on September 2, 2021, at the age of 40 due to a heart attack.

Why It Matters: Siddharth Shukla's journey exemplifies how one decision can redefine a life.