Shehnaaz Gill, who is currently being applauded for stepping into film production with her Punjabi social drama Ikk Kudi, has once again found herself at the centre of an online storm — this time over a matter close to her heart.
On 2 September, fans and admirers across India marked the fourth death anniversary of actor Sidharth Shukla. Millions of people are still grieving the sudden death of the well-known TV and movie star in 2021.
The loss, however, has always been much more intimate for Shehnaaz. During their time on Bigg Boss 13, the two became close, and their relationship grew into one of the most beloved partnerships on television. The two were inseparable for years, both on and off screen, and rumours circulated at the time that they were getting married before Sidharth's tragic passing.
Fans still celebrate the memory of “SidNaaz”, the name affectionately given to the pair, and Shehnaaz became a symbolic custodian of Sidharth’s legacy in the public eye. After his passing, she stepped away from the limelight, returning only later with a quiet strength and determination to continue her career.
This year, however, a section of social media criticised Shehnaaz for not posting a public tribute on Sidharth’s anniversary. The backlash was swift, with some questioning her silence. But many fans rallied behind her, reminding critics that grief is deeply personal and cannot always be expressed publicly.
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As one supporter noted online, Shehnaaz has never hidden what Sidharth meant to her, but she deserves the dignity of remembering him in her own way.
Meanwhile, on the professional front, Shehnaaz is pushing boundaries by producing Ikk Kudi, which has already started creating buzz in Punjabi cinema circles.
Balancing career milestones with the constant weight of public expectations about her private life has only underscored her resilience.
For those who still hold “SidNaaz” close, the anniversary was inevitably emotional. For Shehnaaz Gill, it was also a reminder that some chapters of love and loss are best carried quietly in the heart, away from the constant gaze of the public.
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