BalikaBadhu stars Sidharth Shukla and Pratyusha Banerjee are no more with us . Theiron-screen pair was loved by their fans. Pratyusha's father, Shankar Banerjee,revealed that Sidharth Shukla had been in touch with them after theirdaughter's death. The Balika Vadhu actress's father is in complete shock withthe news of Sidharth's demise.
BothSidharth Shukla and Pratyusha Banerjee left us early. The Bigg Boss 13 winner'sdeath has been shocking for Pratyusha's father, who considered him as his son.He said, "I can't understand how this happened. I considered him to be myson. During Balika Vadhu, Sidharth and Pratyusha had become close friends. Heused to come home as well."
Sidharthused to visit Pratyusha's parents often but had stopped after people startedlinking the two. He said, "After Pratyusha's death, many people talkingabout the relationship between Sidharth and my daughter, because of whichSidharth had stopped coming home. He often used to chat with me throughmessages on WhatsApp."
Shankarfurther revealed that Sidharth Shukla used to keep asking about theirwell-being. He added, "During this lockdown, he used constantly messageme. I got his last message a couple of months ago. He used to ask in themessage Uncle, aunty do you need help?' 'Are you guys fine?' 'Can I help in anyway?' He had forcibly sent Rs 20,000."
WhilePratyusha Banerjee began her acting career with Balika Vadhu, Sidharth Shuklamade his TV debut with Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na. However, just likePratyusha, Sidharth also gained popularity after appearing on Balika Vadhu.Sidharth played Shivraj Shekhar, while Pratyusha was seen as Anandi on theshow.