Bigg Boss 19 evicted contestant Shehbaz Badesha was frequently seen discussing the late actor and BB 13 winner Sidharth Shukla during his time in the BB 19 house, with whom he shared a close bond.
Shehbaz, in a conversation, revealed why he chose to mention Sidharth Shukla, despite host Salman Khan’s request to refrain from doing so. “I will always take Sidharth Shukla’s name, and no one can stop me,” he stated.
He explained further, “During the game, I mentioned Sidharth’s name once, and it became an issue. He is like my brother; why can’t I take his name? We spent so much time together. It shouldn’t be considered wrong.”
Adding to his remarks, Shehbaz stated, “His followers follow me on Instagram, and my sister Shehnaaz Gill’s followers also support me. I will always take Sidharth’s name, and no one can stop me.” He also mentioned, “Even before Bigg Boss, I used to talk about them. I even got a tattoo of him four years ago. Why didn’t anyone say anything then? Was I in Pakistan?” he quipped.
“My Instagram has always been right here and active. My bond with him is genuine,” Shehbaz affirmed.
For those who may not know, Shehbaz’s sister and BB 13 contestant Shehnaaz Gill, along with Sidharth Shukla, garnered immense love from fans for their camaraderie. Fans even created a hashtag, #SidNaaz, that continues to be cherished even four years after Sidharth’s passing. Shehbaz’s association with Sidharth spans back to that time.
Sidharth Shukla tragically passed away in September 2021 due to a heart attack, a sudden demise that sent shockwaves across the nation.