Mumbai, March 20 – Garima Malhotra, the mother of renowned Bollywood designer and filmmaker Manish Malhotra, passed away peacefully on Thursday at the age of 94.
Manish Malhotra shared a picture of his late mother on Instagram, expressing his deep love and grief. He wrote, "Love and Miss you Forever," followed by a red heart and folded hands emoji.
Veteran actor Anupam Kher commented, "Sorry for your loss, Manish. Nothing in the world can replace the emotion of a mother."
Actress Manisha Koirala wrote, "My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. Your mother's love will never fade. May the Lord bless her soul and give you the strength to cope."
Actress Bhumi Pednekar commented, "Condolences."
Other members of the film industry, including Urmila Matondkar, Sonali Bendre, Zoya Akhtar, Chunky Panday, Khushi Kapoor, Shanaya Kapoor, Riddhima Kapoor, Maheep Kapoor, and Sanjay Kapoor, also expressed their condolences with folded hands and red heart emojis.
The final rites were held on Friday at the Hindu Crematorium in Santa Cruz West, Mumbai. Several Bollywood celebrities, including Karan Johar, Urmila Matondkar, Rakul Preet Singh, Jackky Bhagnani, David Dhawan, Vijay Varma, and Fatima Sana Shaikh, were also seen leaving the venue after paying their respects.
The designer’s team shared an official statement: “With gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we share the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, Mrs. Sudarshan Malhotra, at the age of 94."
"Having been blessed with a long and fulfilling journey, she leaves behind cherished memories, generations of love, and a legacy that will continue to guide us. The cremation ceremony will be held on March 20, 2026, at 10 am," the note further read.