In a tragic turn of events, Kichcha Sudeep lost his mother, Saroja Sanjeev, today, October 20, 2024, after battling age-related ailments. She was 86. According to several reports, she breathed her last at around 7 am at Apollo Hospital, Jayanagar, where she was receiving treatment.
Her mortal remains will be brought at the actor's residence in JP Nagar, Bengaluru today. The last rites are scheduled to take place at the Wilson Garden crematorium at 5 PM today.
Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, offered his condolences to Kichcha Suddep via his X handle. He wrote, "I pray that the departed soul may rest in eternal peace and may the Lord grant Sudeep and his family the strength to bear the pain of bereavement."
He has always been vocal about his deep admiration and love for his mother, Saroja. A few years ago, on the occasion of Mother's Day, the actor shared a photo with her on X and wrote, "A very happy mother's day to every mother,, for ur unconditional luv n never ending sacrifices. Happy mothers day to u too Amma. For just about everything."
Kichcha Sudeep is currently hosting the Kannada season of Bigg Boss 11. This will be his final season as the show's host. Announcing the same, he wrote on X, "Thank you all for the great response shown towards #BBK11. The TVR (number) speaks in volumes about the love you all have shown towards the show and me. It's been a great 10+1 years of travel together, and it's time for me to move on with what I need to do. This will be my last season as a host for BBK.
"I truly believe that my decision will be respected by my colors and all those who have followed BB all these years. Let's make this season the best, and I, too, shall entertain you all to my best. Luv& Hugs. Thank you all for this," he concluded.
