In 2019, he participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 13, and was declared the winner in February 2020. Ormax media rated Shukla to be the most popular contestant of Bigg Boss 13, ranking him as number one throughout 20 weeks. After winning Bigg Boss 13, Shukla appeared in two music videos, Bhula Dunga, and Dil Ko Karaar Aaya.
He was known for his roles in Broken But Beautiful 3, Balika Vadhu and Dil Se Dil Tak. He emerged as the winner of reality shows Bigg Boss 13 and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7. He hosted Savdhaan India and India's Got Talent. Sadly, the actor went too early. The entire social media is flooded with condolence posts, actors like Vicky Kaushal, Ekta Kapoor, and other celebrities paid their tribute to the actor.