Bharti Singh remembers her last meeting with Sidharth Shukla a week before his death: “I couldn’t share that…”

Comedian Bharti Singh recently spoke about her last encounter with Sidharth Shukla, just a week before his untimely demise. Sidharth, a popular TV heartthrob, died of a heart attack on September 2, 2001, at Mumbai's Cooper Hospital. Bharti revealed that she had met Sidharth and his mother by chance in Lokhandwala, where Sidharth introduced her to his mother and they exchanged pleasantries.

During their brief encounter, Bharti was in the early stages of her pregnancy. She shared that she wanted to tell Sidharth about the pregnancy but could not bring herself to do so. “I was in the first trimester and could not share the news with him. It just didn't feel like the right time,” said Bharti. The news of Sidharth's sudden death came as a shock to her and left her speechless. Bharti recalled, “I knew him well, we had worked together on two shows. When I heard the news, I felt a tightness in my chest.” Doctors advised her to avoid stress and not to attend Sidharth's funeral due to her condition.

Bharti also reminisced about her working experience with Sidharth, especially on the sets of India's Got Talent. She fondly recalled how Sidharth used to annoy her on the sets and often made her laugh, even though she tried to remain nasty towards him. “Sidharth ne mujhe IGT mein bada tangg kiya. Bada tangg karta tha”, Bharti said, giggling. “He got into his van and didn't come out while I was waiting for him. I always thought, 'If he comes out, I'll show him that I'm upset,' but he always managed to make me laugh,” she added.

Haarsh Limbachiyaa, Bharti's husband, also shared memories of Sidharth, particularly highlighting his rise to fame after Bigg Boss 13 and their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Haarsh recalled how they had a show called Hum Tum Aur Quarantine during the pandemic and convinced Sidharth to do a special episode via video call. “The video was big and could not be broadcast online. Sidharth, being the generous person he was, drove to our building just to hand over the video to us,” Haarsh said, recalling the late actor's dedication and kind-hearted nature.

The sudden demise of Sidharth Shukla has left a void in the hearts of his fans, friends and the entire entertainment industry as his legacy lives on in the memories of his loved ones.