Akshay Kumar's mother, Aruna Bhatia, breathed her last today, September 8. She was admitted to Mumbai’s Hiranandani Hospital on September 3 and was in a critical condition. The actor shared the news on Twitter. He wrote, "I feel an unbearable pain at the very core of my existence."
On September 7, Akshay thanked his fans and loved ones for well-wishes for his mother. Aruna Bhatia was admitted to the hospital in critical condition. Today, September 8, Akshay shared the news of his mother's demise and 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 (sic)."
After the news of her mother's ill health reached him, Akshay cut his UK trip short and flew back to Mumbai. The actor had been shooting there for his upcoming film, Cinderella.
In his message to his well-wishers, Akshay wrote that it’s a tough hour for him and his family. "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 (sic)."
Fans and Akshay's colleagues from the film industry have expressed their deepest condolences.
