Manish Malhotra grateful to paps for privacy post Mother's passing; ‘Ekdum private moment tha’

Manish Malhotra expressed gratitude to the paparazzi for honoring his privacy following the death of his mother, Garima Malhotra. His touching moment outside her prayer meeting gained widespread notice online. The prayer gathering for Garima, who died on March 19, 2026, at 94, took place on March 21, 2026. Spotting the photographers gathered outside as he exited, Manish paused to greet them.Wearing simple clothes, Malhotra folded his hands as he spoke to the paparazzi waiting outside the venue. He thanked them for keeping a proper distance during such a very personal and emotional moment for him. He said, “Thank you so much. Aaplogo ne, you know thoda aaram rakha, because ekdum private moment tha mere liye bhi." He further added, “But aaplogo ne cameras ko bhi door rakha. Thank you. We are really very thankful," as shared by paps. Bollywood celebrities rushed to offer sympathies to Manish and his loved ones upon learning of Garima Malhotra's demise. Support poured in via posts from Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Khushi Kapoor, Farah Khan, Rasha Thadani, Kajal Aggarwal, Ananya Panday, Hina Khan, Anupam Kher, Karisma Kapoor, plus many more, filled with prayers and kind words. For his part, Manish posted an emotional homage online, sharing a joyful photo of his mom alongside the words, “Love and Miss You Forever.”Malhotra's team issued an official statement after his mother passing, honoring her remarkable life. The note stated, “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."Manish Malhotra frequently shared details of his strong bond with his mother, viewing her as his pillar of strength and unwavering supporter who inspired his path in fashion and films. During Mother's Day 2024, he posted about her vital influence in sparking his love for clothing and creative pursuits.