Fashion Designer Manish Malhotra Mourns the Loss of His Mother

Tragic Loss for Manish Malhotra

Renowned fashion designer and filmmaker Manish Malhotra is grieving the passing of his mother, Garima Malhotra, who passed away on March 19. Details surrounding her death have not yet been disclosed. Following the sad news, several Bollywood stars visited Manish at his Mumbai home to express their condolences. Among the first to arrive was Arjun Kapoor, along with other notable figures such as Karisma Kapoor, Sonali Bendre, Urmila Matondkar, and Fatima Sana Shaikh, who were seen outside his residence. Manish had previously lost his father on November 18, 2019, due to age-related health issues, at the age of 90. He had been living with his mother in Mumbai.

A Heartfelt Mother's Day Tribute

Manish Malhotra's Mother's Day post

On Mother’s Day 2024, Manish shared a touching tribute to Garima, expressing gratitude for her unwavering support in his career choices. He wrote, “My mother. My Strength, Inspiration and My Companion as I have always lived with her with only Respect and love .. This morning having tea with her I was thanking her for always encouraging my love for clothes and movies since childhood. Happy Mothers Day.”

Reflections on His Career Journey

Manish Malhotra on parents' reacting to career choice

In a past conversation with Twinkle Khanna for her YouTube series, The Icons, Manish reflected on his parents' initial reactions to his decision to pursue fashion. He shared how his talent for clothing led him to dress his mother for various occasions. After noticing his academic strengths, his mother arranged for a tutor, who later informed her that Manish was primarily interested in fashion. He recounted, “I used to tell her your saree is not looking good, you should wear this jewellery with this saree.” Eventually, he began submitting his photos to agencies, which led to job offers. While his family initially thought he would become an actor, he found his passion working in a fashion boutique, where his love for clothing flourished. Manish noted that during that time, there were few men in the Indian fashion industry. He recalled how his relatives reacted with shock to his choice, questioning, “Do you want to become a lady's tailor?” Despite their initial concerns, they ultimately supported his career path. An official statement from Manish and his team is still awaited. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the grieving family.