'Humbled': Akshay Kumar reacts to PM Modi's condolence letter on his mom's demise

The 54-year-old actor also shared a copy of the letter he got from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and wrote an excerpt of which read: "Keep her memory and legacy alive, and continue to make her proud. My prayers are with you and your family at this sad time."

Following the loss of his mother, Aruna Bhatia, actor Akshay Kumar expressed his thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for sending him a heartfelt condolence letter.
Taking to Twitter and addressing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the actor wrote: "I'm humbled by the condolence messages on my mother's death, and I'm grateful to everyone. I am grateful to the honourable Prime Minister for taking the time to express his sincere emotions for my late parents and me. These soothing words will stay with me for the rest of my life."

The 54-year-old actor also shared a copy of the letter he got from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and wrote an excerpt of which read: "Keep her memory and legacy alive, and continue to make her proud. My prayers are with you and your family at this sad time."

He was filming for his forthcoming film Cinderella when his mother was brought to the intensive care unit, and he went to be with her. He returned from London and gave an update with his followers the next day. On September 8, he lost his mother, and he communicated the news with his supporters via social media.

On the morning of September 8, Akshay Kumar announced the death of his mother. She was brought to Mumbai's Hiranandani Hospital and was placed in the intensive care unit. In a tweet, the actor expressed his condolences for the loss of his mother: "She was my core. And today I feel an unbearable pain at the very core of my existence. My maa Smt Aruna Bhatia peacefully left this world today morning and got reunited with my dad in the other world. I respect your prayers as I and my family go through this period."