Actress and former Bigg Boss contestant Rakhi Sawant lost her mother on January 28 and in her first appearance in front of the media, she was seen taking her mother's mortal remains for cremation in Mumbai.
Rakhi was seen crying inconsolably, mourning the loss of her beloved mother. When the paparazzi surrounded her, she informed them about her mother's passing and even expressed that her mother was in a lot of pain the day before.
She was heard saying, "Maa ab nahi rahi..." as her friends consoled her.
Last rites on January 29
Later, Rakhi was also heard looking for her husband Adil Durrani. She even asked her friend, "Adil kahaan hai? Adil ko phone karo." Devastated Rakhi mourned the loss of her mother throughout the time the paparazzi captured her. She further revealed that the last rites would be performed on Sunday.
Rakhi's mother Jaya Bheda was diagnosed with a brain tumour and cancer. She was hospitalised in Juhu.
Rakhi pens emotional note
Rakhi shared an old video of her mother from the hospital and wrote, "Aaj meri maa ka haat sar se uth gaya, Or mere pass khone ke liye kuch nhi bacha. I love you MAA❤️ Aap ke bina kuch nhi raha, ab koun meri pukar sunega or koun mujhe gale lagayega maa.. Ab Mai kya karu…kaha jauuuu.. I miss you Aai."
Celebs offer condolences
In the comments section of Rakhi's post, several celebrities offered condolences.
Jackie Shroff wrote, "I feel your pain having lost my mom dad brother their soul will always be with us."
Pavitra Punia commented, "Stay Stying rakhi 🥺 please take care ? Bhagwan aunty ki aatma ko shanti de 🙏 Om Shanti."
Rakhi always shared videos and photos of her mother on social media. In fact, a couple of days ago she uploaded a video on Instagram asking her fans and friends to pray for her mother's deteriorating health.
Even during her stint in 'Bigg Boss', Rakhi revealed that she was doing the show to cover her mother's medical expenses. After her revelation in 2021, Salman Khan's brother Sohail Khan also extended financial help to her to cover the hospital bills.
(With inputs from ANI)
