Riteish Deshmukh Mourns the Loss of Friend Siddharth Shinde
Actor Riteish Deshmukh, known for his work in Marathi and Hindi cinema, is in mourning over the loss of his friend Siddharth Shinde, a Supreme Court advocate.
On Tuesday, Riteish took to his X (formerly Twitter) to share some throwback images with Siddharth, captured during the filming of the Marathi movie ‘Raja Shivaji’. The photographs showcase the camaraderie and joy they shared on set.
In a heartfelt note, Riteish expressed his sorrow, stating, “My heart is heavy as I share this. Siddharth Shinde, my dear school classmate and a senior Supreme Court advocate, was a soul so kind, so humble, always there with a warm smile and unwavering support. Six years ago, when he heard I was making a film on our beloved Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, he called me with such passion, ‘Riteish, please let me be part of ‘Raja Shivaji’, even if it’s just a fleeting moment on screen.’ That was his love for Shivrai. Just a few months ago, we spent two beautiful days shooting together with Sanjay Dutt sir.”
He continued, “His presence lit up the set. Today, as I was editing his scene, smiling at how incredible he was, I thought I’d call to share the joy with him. Then came the shattering news, he’s no longer with us. My heart aches imagining us watching this film together, laughing, reminiscing. Destiny had other plans. Siddharth, my Bhau, you were a rare gem. My deepest condolences to your family and loved ones. Rest in peace, dear friend—you’ll live on in our hearts forever #RIPSiddharth.”
Siddharth Shinde hailed from Pune, Maharashtra, and passed away at the age of 48 due to a cardiac arrest while at the Supreme Court in Delhi. He was the grandson of former Union Minister Annasaheb Shinde and was widely respected for his deep understanding of constitutional law and Maharashtra’s political landscape.