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Actor and singer Shehnaaz Gill, who rose to nationwide fame with Bigg Boss 13, recently spoke about how the sudden demise of Sidharth Shukla changed her as a person and shaped her outlook on life. The duo’s bond, which began inside the Bigg Boss house, became one of the most cherished relationships in the show’s history — one that fans fondly dubbed “SidNaaz.” “Sidharth Ne Mujhe Bohot Maturity Deke Gaye” Appearing on Ranveer Allahbadia’s podcast, Shehnaaz revealed how deeply Sidharth’s passing in September 2021 affected her. The actor died of a cardiac arrest at the age of 40, leaving millions of fans and close friends in shock — with Shehnaaz being one of the most visibly heartbroken. Reflecting on her journey since then, she said, “Sidharth ne mujhe bohot maturity deke gaye hai. Jab woh sab kuch hua, uske baad mein mature ho gayi hoon. Nahi toh mein wahi Bigg Boss wali hoti — kisi duniya ki parwah nahi, kuch nahi.” Shehnaaz added that the girl audiences saw on Bigg Boss 13 had struggled in life but had never faced a loss of this magnitude. “I was carefree, impulsive, and happy-go-lucky — that innocence changed after he left,” she said quietly. “That Girl Was Different, I’ve Changed A Lot Since Then” Shehnaaz also admitted that she often comes across old Bigg Boss clips on Instagram and feels astonished at how much she has evolved, “Sometimes I see those reels and think, ‘Main kya thi? Main aise thi?’ Life has changed me. That girl was different — spontaneous and cheerful. Zindagi apne aap badal gayi, aur mere bhai ne bhi mujhe badal diya.” She recalled how Sidharth encouraged her to stay back in Mumbai after the show ended, pushing her toward self-growth and professionalism. “Main toh Chandigarh jaane wali thi wapas, lekin usne kaha ‘Nahi jaana hai.’ He made all the arrangements for me here. I knew nothing about the city then — I worked on myself, groomed myself, and built my career from scratch,” she shared. A Journey Of Healing And Reinvention Since Bigg Boss 13, Shehnaaz has transitioned into one of the most beloved personalities in Indian entertainment — balancing her signature humor with newfound composure. She has released several music videos, made her Bollywood debut in Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, and recently appeared in the Punjabi film Ikk Kudi, where she plays a dual role opposite Nirmal Rishi and Udaybir Sandhu. While Shehnaaz rarely speaks about Sidharth publicly, this rare reflection showed how his influence continues to guide her life and career. Her evolution — from the bubbly contestant who wore her heart on her sleeve to a grounded performer — stands as a quiet tribute to the bond they shared.
