Akshay Kumar's mother, Aruna Bhatia, died early on Wednesday at Hiranandani Hospital in Mumbai. She had been admitted to the intensive care unit.
The actor posted an emotional message on social media, saying that he felt an unbearable pain at the core of his existence. "She was my core. And today I feel an unbearable pain at the very core of my existence. My maa Smt Aruna Bhatia peacefully left this world today morning and got reunited with my dad in the other world. I respect your prayers as I and my family go through this period. Om Shanti," he wrote.
She was my core. And today I feel an unbearable pain at the very core of my existence. My maa Smt Aruna Bhatia peacefully left this world today morning and got reunited with my dad in the other world. I respect your prayers as I and my family go through this period. Om Shanti 🙏🏻
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) September 8, 2021
The actor returned to Mumbai from the United Kingdom when his mother's health deteriorated. When rumours began to circulate, he put out a tweet asking his followers to pray for his mother.
Touched beyond words at your concern for my mom’s health. This is a very tough hour for me and my family. Every single prayer of yours would greatly help. 🙏🏻
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) September 7, 2021
The actor had been reportedly shooting for his upcoming film, Cinderella, in the UK.
Several members of the film fraternity, including Ajay Devgn, Nimrat Kaur and Nikkhil Advani, took to Twitter to offer their condolences.
Dear Akki, Heartfelt condolences on your mother’s passing away. May Arunaji’s soul find eternal peace. Condolences to you & your family.
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) September 8, 2021
Om Shanti🙏🏼 https://t.co/fBEzmsQpnF
Condolences and prayers sir… 🙏🙏
— Nikkhil Advani (@nikkhiladvani) September 8, 2021
My deepest & most sincere condolences! May you navigate this phase and the years ahead with love & strength. 🙏🙏🙏
— Pooja Bhatt (@PoojaB1972) September 8, 2021
So very sorry for your profound loss. Deepest condolences and my heartfelt prayers to you and the whole family in this grave hour. Satnaam wahe guru 🙏🏼 @akshaykumar https://t.co/B7WOxbI6qb
— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) September 8, 2021