Throwback: When Sidharth Shukla Got Nostalgic On His Character Shivraj From Balika Vadhu Completing 8 Years!

Sidharth Shukla has appeared in a number of shows and films, but one role in particular catapulted him to fame. Shivraj Alok Shekhar from Balika Vadhu is who we're talking about. Many people still remember him as the dashing, macho Shiv who would go to any length for her beloved Anandi. He portrayed an IAS officer who is assigned to the position of collector in Jatisar. Shiv was a suave bureaucrat who aided and supported Anandi in her search for independence. The audience fell in love with Sidharth as Shiv right away and showered him with love.

If you're a fan of Sidharth, there's some good news for you. After all, the character has been alive for eight years. Yes, Sidharth replaced Balika Vadhu as Shivraj Shekhar in the 2012 film Balika Vadhu. As the character approached his eighth year, Sidharth became nostalgic and reminisced about his time on the show. He posted a video of his favourite scenes from the show on his Instagram account. The late actress Pratyusha Banerjee was also featured in the video, which will bring tears to your eyes.

Sidharth had initially forgotten about this accomplishment, but it was his fans who reminded him of it. Yes, fans had started trending #8YearsOfShivrajShekhar on Twitter just a day before, and that is how Sid remembered this happy occasion. We must say that the Bigg Boss 13 winner has a devoted and adoring fan base. His fans go to great lengths to commemorate the actor's achievements and journey.

Sidharth thanked his fans for making him realise that today was the release of his Balika Vadhu character, Shiv Raj Shekhar, in this flashback clip. Fans adored the character, and his chemistry with Anandi was contagious. Sidharth had previously appeared in shows such as Babul Ka Aangan Chootey Naa and Jaane Pehchaane Se... Ye Ajnabi, but Balika Vadhu established him as a household name and helped him climb the way up.