At 39, being away from her was the toughest part of 'Bigg Boss 13': Sidharth Shukla talks about his mother on the occasion of International Women's Day 2020

By Tanmayi Savadi

on March 08, 2020

On Sunday, March 8, 2020, the entire world came together to laud the spirit of womanhood by celebrating International Women's Day. An occasion to mark the determination, courage and grace of a woman, the day holds special importance. Proving that women are not behind men, but far ahead of them, International Women's Day isn't just to celebrate them but also to take a step forward to make the world a safer place. As every citizen has been pouring out their love and admiration towards their mother, sister, wife and friend, how can celebrities stay behind?

With Bollywood and television industry sharing out heartfelt notes for women, Sidharth Shukla took a step forward and opened his heart up in an interview with a human-interest page. The Bigg Boss 13 winner is extremely close to his mother and this needs no proof. Talking about his bond with his mother, Sidharth, in the interview, told that more than anything else, she is his best friend and without her, he can't do anything. The Balika Vadhu actor, after staying away from her for four long months, reunited with her on the grand finale. The actor, at 39, said though it isn't cool but it was extremely tough to not be with her for four months. Stating that after he lost his father 15 years ago and despite belonging to a financially unstable family, his mother stood like a rock with him.

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“People know me as a man with a rough exterior. But I’ll always melt for my mom. Right from the time I was born, she’s been the most important person in my life. I was the youngest of 3 kids & too small to play with my sisters, so I was always around mom. Back when I was a toddler, I’d cry if I had to go a second without her–so even while making rotis, she’d hold me in one hand & the roller in another! As I grew older, she became my best friend! Every time I came back home after playing, we’d talk about everything under the sun–while other kids were hiding things from their parents, I wanted to tell her all about my life! She’s taught me so much too–I was a naughty kid who’d get away with trouble. But when mom told me to always be honest, I immediately owned up to my mistakes. When dad passed away 15 years ago, it felt like the umbrella over us had been taken away. But my mom was our rock–she never showed any signs of vulnerability. Despite our poor finances, she ran the house, looked after 3 kids & fulfilled all our demands! I know now that she must’ve had to sacrifice so much to give us what we wanted. She even played a pivotal role in helping me find my passion. I used to act like the ‘cool guy’–so to ‘teach me a lesson’, she sent me for a modeling contest thinking I’d be put in my place! Funnily enough, I actually won! So, even on a subconscious level, she’s been a guiding force in my life. Recently, I was on Big Boss & for the first time, I didn’t speak to her for months. I know it doesn’t sound too cool to say it at 39–but being away from her was the toughest part of the show. So, when I received a letter from her on set, I sat & read it in her voice–it felt like she was right next to me & that letter was a piece of her. Every time she tells me she’s proud of me, I feel like the happiest man on earth, because I was able to put a smile on her face; a woman who means everything to me. Even today, she’s my anchor & never fails to give me her daily dose of advice–when I finally saw her on set after 3 long months, the first thing she told me was to stop wearing shorts all the time & to put on a pair of jeans!” #HappyWomensDay

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Sidharth Shukla emerged as the winner of Bigg Boss 13 after defeating Asim Riaz, Shehnaaz Kaur Gill, Rashami Desai, Arti Singh and Paras Chhabra, who were the other finalists. Asim was the first runner-up. Workwise, Sidharth is yet to sign his next project. He was seen in Dil Se Dil Tak before entering into the Bigg Boss 13 house.

(Source: Humans Of Bombay)