Sidharth Shukla's family issues statement after his death: Keep him in your thoughts & prayers

Actor Sidharth Shukla's family has broken their silence for the first time after the actor's untimely death on September 2.

In a statement, Sidharth's family thanked fans and well-wishers for their love and requested privacy to grieve.

Bigg Boss 13 winner Sidharth Shukla's family also expressed gratitude to the Mumbai Police for their unconditional support in the time of crisis.

The Shukla family concluded the statement by saying please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Reportedly, the family is also organising a prayer meeting for Sidharth Shukla on September 6. Fans will also be allowed to be a part of the meditation and prayer meeting virtually.

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TV and film actor Sidharth Shukla, who rose to overnight fame after his Bigg Boss 13 win, died of a heart attack on September 2 at the age of 40.