Pavitra Punia: Sidnaaz’s bond was no less than that of a husband-wife

Actor Pavitra Punia remembers her friend and co-star Sidharth Shukla, with whom she had a “Tom & Jerry like bond”.

Pavitra Punia is not feeling well. She says she has been unable to come to terms with the demise of her good friend and co-star Sidharth Shukla. The actor was proud of his achievements, knew how he was ambitious and wanted to make a place in the industry.

Pavitra Punia says, “People dream of having a pure bond like they had. After Sony Mahiwal, Romeo & Juliet, people will remember Sidharth and Shehnaaz.”

She adds that he loved superbikes and cars and would often bring his superbike on set to “show off”. “In the next two years, he would have reached greater heights in his career. I really miss him,” Punia admits.

She says her heart goes out to his family and friend Shehnaaz Gill. Talking about Gill, Punia says, “Aaj main jab Shehnaaz ko dekthi hoon, toh rooh kaanp jaati hai. People dream of having a pure bond like they had. I wouldn’t say it was dosti or boyfriend-girlfriend. Yeh rishta pati patni se kam nahin tha. After Soni-Mahiwal, Romeo-Juliet, people will remember Sidharth-Shehnaaz. Their fans are crazy about them. I was madly in love with the Shehnaaz and Sid jodi. I hope she manages, stays strong to cope with the loss.”