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TV and film actor Sidharth Shukla passes away at 40
Mumbai: Popular TV and film actor Sidharth Shukla has passed away at the age of 40. He was admitted to Cooper Hospital on Thursday after suffering a heart attack. The hospital confirmed his death on arrival and post mortem and police procedures are underway, according to a PTI report.
Shukla made his TV debut on the Hindi show “Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na” in 2008. He has appeared on shows like “CID” and “Love U Zindagi”. He is best known for his appearance on “Balika Vadhu” where he played the lead.
Shukla has also made several appearances on reality TV including shows including “Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 6″, “Khatron Ke Khiladi 7″, and “Bigg Boss 13″.
He made his film debut with Dharma Productions’ “Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania” where he played a supporting role.
The actor was last seen in Ekta Kapoor’s “Broken But Beautiful 3” in which he played the role of Agastya.
He is survived by his mother and two sisters.
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
