Sudarshan Malhotra, the mother of acclaimed fashion designer Manish Malhotra, died on March 19, 2026. She was 94. The family confirmed the news in an official statement, describing a long and fulfilling life and announcing funeral arrangements in Mumbai.
Death and funeral arrangements
The family announced that Sudarshan Malhotras last rites were scheduled for March 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Hindu Crematorium in Santa Cruz West, Mumbai. The official statement from Manish Malhotras team confirmed her passing but did not disclose a cause of death. Friends, well-wishers and members of the film and fashion industries were invited to pay their respects.
Tributes and support from Bollywood
Following the announcement, several prominent figures from the film fraternity visited Manish Malhotras Mumbai residence to offer condolences. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan were among the first to arrive, joined by Karan Johar, Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra. Others seen paying their respects included Varun Dhawan, Karisma Kapoor, Zoya Akhtar, Arjun Kapoor and Raveena Tandon.
A quiet life, a lasting influence
Though Sudarshan Malhotra led a private life away from the spotlight, those close to the family described her as grounded and graceful. Manish Malhotra has often spoken of the deep connection he shared with his mother; in social posts he called her his “strength, inspiration and companion,” crediting her with encouraging his early interest in clothes and cinema and with shaping his creative journey.
Manish Malhotras team released the statement confirming Sudarshan Malhotras passing and asking for privacy as the family mourns. Tributes continued to appear as friends and colleagues gathered to honour her memory.
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