New Delhi: Bollywood came together in grief as fashion icon Manish Malhotra bid farewell to his beloved mother, Sudarshan Malhotra, who passed away on March 19, 2026.
Stars like Ajay Devgn and Kajol joined a heartfelt prayer meet on Saturday evening, offering solace to the designer known for his close bond with her. The emotional gathering highlighted the industry’s unity in times of loss, with many sharing tributes online.
Prayer meet details
Fashion designer Manish Malhotra held a prayer meet for his late mother, Sudarshan Malhotra, on March 21, 2026, in Mumbai. The event followed her funeral on March 20 at the Santacruz Hindu Crematorium. Manish shared an emotional Instagram post after the funeral, captioning a picture of her: “Love and Miss you forever.”
Star-studded attendance
A host of Bollywood celebrities gathered to pay respects at the prayer meet. Attendees included Urmila Matondkar, Bobby Deol, Twinkle Khanna, Radhika Merchant, David Dhawan, Meezaan Jafri, Elnaaz Norouzi, Ajay Devgn, and Kajol. Others spotted were Sophie Choudry and Anu Malik, showing strong industry support for Manish during this tough time.
Social media tributes
Celebrities flooded Manish’s post with condolences. Farah Khan commented, “She was just amazing, Manish…” while Anupam Kher wrote, “Sorry for your loss, my dear Manish. Nothing in the world can replace the emotion called MOTHER.” Dia Mirza added, “You reflect her in every moment of kindness and love you so generously share..Deepest condolences and love to you, Manish.” Ananya Panday, Karisma Kapoor, Malaika Arora, and others sent heart emojis.
Manish’s bond with mother
Sudarshan Malhotra, who was 94, was Manish’s anchor and inspiration throughout his career. He often called her his source of strength. The designer’s grief resonated widely, with friends from the film world standing by him at the residence, crematorium, and prayer meet.