Sidharth Shukla's family wants makers to take consent before releasing anything in his name

Loved ones want to be consulted before something Sidharth wouldn't have agreed to during his life, is released.


Entertainment Desk January 26, 2022

Sidharth Shukla, who has become a potential subject for songs and films after his sudden demise in September last year, is now being defended by his family members who do not want any projects, that would go against his wishes if he were alive, to be made in his name.

While Shukla’s demise left his fans, family and friends shook, certain companies jumped at the opportunity of “honouring him” and that has riled up his loved ones, according to Indian Today. Thus, they have issued a joint statement, requesting everyone to respect the late actor's consent and to consult with them before releasing anything in his tribute.

The statement reads: “We, as a family, come with a request, which we hope everyone will respect. Sidharth has moved on and can no longer make decisions for himself but he’s still an integral part of our lives and our memories and we are there to protect his wishes. We request everyone, who wants to use Sidharth’s name and face in any project, to please reach out to us first.”

Shukla's family may be hinting at Bigg Boss 15 ex-contestant Vishal Kotian, who is apparently releasing a song that would go against the late actor's wishes. A source told Times of India, "Sidharth had shot for this song before Bigg Boss 13, three years ago. And as Vishal claimed in one of his interviews, the song was left incomplete. The reason it was incomplete was because Sidharth wasn't happy with the shoot and never wanted it out. The family doesn't want the song to be released as it was Sidharth's wish too. But we hear that apparently neither Vishal, nor the music label sought permission. The family really doesn't want the song to be out but the makers and Vishal don't seem to care."

Nevertheless, the family’s statement adds, “Please take a moment to ask us. We knew Sidharth’s choices, we knew what he would have wanted and our decisions for him would be keeping all this in mind.” It continues, “If there are projects that he wasn’t happy with, we are sure he wouldn’t want them released. Anything that did not release when he was with us, did not have his consent or intent for release. So please let’s keep his wishes in mind and let’s remember him with love, respect and the fond memories he left us with. From, The Shukla Family.”

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