(CNN) -
Sidharth Shukla, an Indian actor, model and presenter, has died at the age of 40, according to the Colors television network, where Shukla worked.
"At Colors we are saddened and devastated by the sudden loss of a member of our family, Sidharth Shukla. We will miss him very much. His passing is an irreparable loss for us and the entire industry," the television channel tweeted on Thursday.
Several celebrities from India and fans of Shukla also took to Twitter to share their shock and condolences.
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"I'll meet you in heaven, bro," model and actor Asim Riaz tweeted alongside a heartbroken emoji.
"RIP sidharthshukla," Riaz added.
Actress Kiara Advani tweeted her condolences to Shukla's family and loved ones.
"God, this is heartbreaking," he wrote.
"May your soul DEP #SidharthShukla."
Actress and singer Parineeti Chopra said she was "unable to process" the news, tweeting: "Rest in peace #SidharthShukla. You were truly loved, by millions."
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Actor, director and producer Ajay Devgn tweeted: "Life and death are baffling. But when someone as young as #SidharthShukla passes away abruptly, one is very sad ... Condolences to his family. RIP Sidharth."
And actress Madhuri Dixit Nene posted on Twitter: "It is simply inconceivable and shocking. You will always be remembered @sidharth_shukla. May your soul rest in peace."
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Shukla began her modeling career and became the first Indian to win the "World's Best Model" contest in 2005, according to CNN News 18.
In 2008, he moved into the film and television industry, according to Colors TV.
He also participated in reality shows such as "Big Boss" and "Fear Factor" and was the host of "India's Got Talent".
His family told Mumbai Police they did not suspect "a criminal act" in the actor's death, according to CNN News 18.
- CNN's Swati Gupta contributed to this report.
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