Sidharth Malhotra’s father, Sunil Malhotra, has passed away. On Tuesday night, the actor took to his Instagram handle and penned a heartbreaking note to pay tribute to his late father. The news shocked
his industry peers and colleagues, who sent their love and condolences in the comments.
Sidharth Malhotra wrote in his note, “He was a man of rare honesty, integrity and culture. He lived by values that never bent. Discipline without harshness. Strength without ego. Positivity, even when life tested him beyond measure. From commanding the seas as a Merchant Navy Captain to facing illness with quiet courage, he never compromised, never lost his grace. Even when the stroke confined him to a wheelchair, his spirit stood tall.”
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“Papa, your integrity is my inheritance. Your strength guides me every day. Your positivity still holds this family together. You left us peacefully in your sleep, but the space you leave behind is immeasurable. I am who I am because of you. And I will carry your name, your values and your light forward always. Love you Dad ❤️❤️,” the actor added.
Priyanka Chopra commented, “So sorry, Sid. My condolences.” Alia Bhatt dropped a heart emoji in the comments section. Karan Johar and Rohit Saraf also sent their love. Jacqueline Fernandez wrote, “May his soul rest in peace.”
Rajkummar Rao wrote, “My heartfelt condolences, brother.” Bhumi Pednekar commented, “My condolences, Sid, sending you love and prayers.” Genelia D’Souza wrote in the comments section, “All our love to you.”
If a report by Hindustan Times is to be believed, the actor’s father breathed his last four days ago, i.e. on February 13. Sidharth and his actress wife, Kiara Advani, are currently in New Delhi to be with the family during this difficult time. More details are awaited.
For the unversed, Sidharth Malhotra’s father was a former Merchant Navy captain. The actor has frequently spoken about his father’s strong values, work ethic and support during his early struggles in Mumbai, especially when he was transitioning from modelling to acting and building his career from scratch.
