Fashion Designer Manish Malhotra Mourns the Loss of His Mother Garima Malhotra

Tragic Loss for Manish Malhotra

Renowned fashion designer and filmmaker Manish Malhotra is currently experiencing profound sorrow following the passing of his mother, Garima Malhotra, who died at the age of 94. This heartbreaking event occurred on March 19, 2026, in Mumbai, as confirmed by close family sources and an official statement from Manish's team. Garima had been battling age-related health issues for some time, but her death came as a shock to the family.

Bollywood Stars Offer Condolences

As news of this tragic event spread, numerous prominent figures from Bollywood and close friends gathered at Manish Malhotra's residence in Mumbai. By evening, a crowd of celebrities had assembled outside his bungalow to express their condolences and pay their last respects.

Notable attendees included:

• Karan Johar – One of Manish's closest friends, who arrived with Sonali Bendre.


• Karisma Kapoor – A long-time friend who spent considerable time with the family.


• Arjun Kapoor – Arrived early to offer his support.


• Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra – The couple came together to pay tribute.


• Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan – The couple also visited to provide comfort to the family.


• Other celebrities included Varun Dhawan (with wife Natasha Dalal), Raveena Tandon, Urmila Matondkar, Ananya Panday, Shahrukh Khan's manager Pooja Dadlani, Alvira Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Nushrat Bharucha.

These stars came to show their sympathy towards Manish and his family. Many also took to social media to pay tribute to Garima Malhotra and encouraged Manish to stay strong.

Funeral Arrangements

Manish Malhotra's team has announced that Garima Malhotra's funeral will take place today, March 20, 2026, at 10 AM at the Hindu crematorium located in Santa Cruz West, Mumbai. The family has requested people to pray and maintain peace during this difficult time.

A Special Bond

In various interviews, Manish Malhotra often spoke fondly of his mother, Garima. He credited her with encouraging him to pursue a career in fashion and cinema. For Manish, she was not just a mother but also his greatest support system. Following the death of his father in 2019, he had been living with his mother, making this loss particularly devastating.

Garima Malhotra's memories will forever remain cherished in the Bollywood and fashion industries. May her family, especially Manish Malhotra, find strength and courage during this sorrowful time.

Rest in Peace

Om Shanti.