Siddharth Shukla fans celebrate 10 years of the late actor's arrival on Balika Vadhu as Shiv Shekhar

Balika Vadhu was one of the biggest milestones of late Siddharth Shukla’s career. Today his fans on social found another reason to celebrate his life and career as the day marks a decade on his debut on the iconic TV show.

The actor played Shivraj Sherkhar on the show and the character garnered him abundant love from the audience of Balika Vadhu which was already a big hit on TV before his arrival. On Twitter where fans of the actor often flock to celebrate his successes, ’10 yrs of Siddharth as Shiv’ trended big time with netizens poured in the love for the actor and the character.

Shivraj Sherkhar a district collector in the show was one of the most progressive male characters in daily soaps who went on to marry the protagonist Anandi played by late actress Pratyusha Banerjee. With both Siddharth and Pratyush’s untimely demise the fans also relived memories of their pariing on TV and expressed how they missed the two actors dearly.

#SiddharthShukla was quite mischievous on the sets.Mischief meant laughing-playing was enough for him on the set. At the same time,I had a good friendship with him only in the 1st six months of his beginning. It was enough to sit with him
Satyajit Sharma
10YRS OF SIDHARTH AS SHIV

— 𝕤ɵᥰΐ𝜶 (@Soniarsh143) May 14, 2022

I am so glad I haven't watched BB 13.
Kyunki mujhe Siddharth ki saari memories Pratyusha ke saath Shiv-Anandi mein hi rakhna hai.❤🥺#TejRan #TejRanFam #SiddharthShukla

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— Paridhi_❄ (@ParidhiKiTweet) May 14, 2022

#SiddharthShukla
10YRS OF SIDHARTH AS SHIV
Always and forever ❤️ https://t.co/VzmrbMP8AT

— Siddhi Garg (@SiddhiGarg_1502) May 15, 2022

When 'Collector Sahab' met 'Sarpanch Bitiya' for the first time.

Her life saviour to her life partner.❤🥺#TejRan #TejRanFam #SiddharthShukla

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— Paridhi_❄ (@ParidhiKiTweet) May 14, 2022

My first ever daily soap I watched. The first ever couple I loved my life out.
My Shiv-Anandi.
Collector Sahab-Anandi Ji😭❤

And I miss them terribly now.
Fuck! memories hurts.🥺💔#TejRan #TejasswiPrakash #KaranKundrra #TejRanFam #SiddharthShukla

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— Paridhi_❄ (@ParidhiKiTweet) May 14, 2022

10YRS OF SIDHARTH AS SHIV

Riding on a white horse, this prince charming intrigued all & soon became nation's heartthrob. His personality & smile, enthralled everyone and even today many address #SidharthShukla as Shiv ♡ pic.twitter.com/1IFplHLhAJ

— 𝑴𝒆𝒆𝒏𝒂 𝑺𝒊𝒅𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕 ❤☺ (@meena_sid_) May 14, 2022

The most handsome & dashing Collector babu.. everrrr!
Shivraj Shekhar !!!
10YRS OF SIDHARTH AS SHIV#SidharthShuklaLivesOn #SidharthShukla pic.twitter.com/RmbgRDX9Qk

— 🏹G4 🌟 SIDHARTH (@G4Gautam1443) May 14, 2022

One of the most iconic ITV character Shivraj Shekar in the most loved serial of Indian Television...#SidharthShukla brought life to the role of Shiv as a Hero.This Character compelled people to fall for him,to respect & adore him..

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— 𝓢𝓪𝓷𝓭𝓱𝔂𝓪 𝓡𝓮𝓭𝓭𝔂 🖤📴 (@Stan_For_Sid) May 14, 2022

Shiv entered Balika Vadhu as collector of Jaitser. A strict and no-nonsense yet suave bureaucrat, a man of principles, he would never compromise on his ethics. He would use his power with the right mix of responsibility and aplomb!

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— Cold Coffee☕ˢˢˢ (@ColdCoffee2710) May 14, 2022

Playing Shiv on Balika Vadhu ultimately landed Siddharth a role in the Bollywood film Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt led Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya which arrived in cinemas in 2014. Varun Dhawan had once candidly admitted that while shooting the film, more than other members of the cast, fans of all ages flocked to meet and greet Siddharth.

#SidharthShukla not only entered #BalikaVadhu, but made an entry into every household with his charming persona & handsome looks. He mesmerized all with his dazzling smile & magnanimous presence. Shiv is his most memorable & popular character ♡

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— 𝑴𝒆𝒆𝒏𝒂 𝑺𝒊𝒅𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕 ❤☺ (@meena_sid_) May 14, 2022

Collector Shivraj Shekhar Honest, Loyal, Loving & Amazing Character.
Congratulations @sidharth_shukla

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— Shuchi (@STSidFan) May 14, 2022

It's strange how quickly time flies away and leaves a bunch of memories behind it ..Today our shiv @sidharth_shukla you are completing 10 yrs of your iconic role in Balika Vadhu ❤️✨...

10YRS OF SIDHARTH AS SHIV#SidharthShukla𓃵 #SidHearts pic.twitter.com/oz1PXYvTW9

— Tiny Hunter :)🖤 (Logout) (@Tinyyhunter) May 14, 2022

An angry & honest IAS officer who is alwz ready 4 any sacrifice for his country & service #SidharthShukla portrayed dis character so perfectly tht even today he is remembered 4 this role. Characters will come & go but Shiv will Alwz be special for us

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— 𝓢𝓪𝓷𝓭𝓱𝔂𝓪 𝓡𝓮𝓭𝓭𝔂 🖤📴 (@Stan_For_Sid) May 14, 2022

The late actor ultimately quit Balika Vadhu in 2015 and later the show went off air in 2016.

Siddharth who died last year due to a sudden heart attack at the age of 40 had garnered a legion of fans a few years ago after emerging the winner of Salman Khan hosted Bigg Boss 13. The late actor was last seen in the ALT Balaji web series Broken But Beautiful 3 which had marked his digital debut months before his demise.