Sidharth Malhotra's father Sunil Malhotra passes away after prolonged illness

Actor Sidharth Malhotra’s father, Sunil Malhotra, died in Delhi on Saturday, February 14. The actor is currently in the capital with family following the completion of the last rites.

Sidharth and his wife, actor Kiara Advani, travelled to Delhi immediately on receiving the news and have remained in the city to support the family. Close sources revealed that Sunil Malhotra had been unwell for a considerable period before his death.

“The family is grieving and has requested privacy at this time. Sidharth was extremely



close to his father and this is an immense loss not only for him but for the entire family,” a source said.

The actor also shared the news on Instagram with a heartfelt note, saying, "He was a man of rare honesty, integrity and culture. He lived by values that never bent. Discipline without harshness. Strength without ego. Positivity, even when life tested him beyond measure."

"Papa, your integrity is my inheritance. Your strength guides me every day. Your positivity still holds this family together," he further said.