On September 8, Akshay Kumar lost his mother Aruna Bhatia. She was admitted to the ICU of Hiranandani Hospital in Powai, Mumbai, and was critically ill. Akshay, who was shooting in London, returned to the city to be by his mother's side during her final moments. Days after Mrs. Bhatia's demise, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, offered condolence to Akshay and the family. Mr. Modi sent a letter to Akshay.
Sharing the digital copy of Mr. Modi's letter on social media, Akshay said his comforting words will always stay with him. He wrote, "Humbled by condolence messages on mom’s passing, thankful to all. Grateful to hon’ble PM for this amazing gesture to take out time and express warm feelings for me and my late parents. These comforting words will stay with me forever. Jai Ambe."
The Prime Minister of India, in his letter, wrote, "It was best if I would never have written such a letter. In an ideal world, such a time should never have come. I was saddened by the demise of your Mother, Smt. Aruna Bhatia. When I spoke to you that fateful morning, you were crestfallen and you encapsulated it emotionally when you wrote, "She was my core. And today I feel an unbearable pain at the very core of my existence."."
He added, "You tasted success after much hard work and struggle. You have built a name and achieved fame for yourself through your determination and tenacity. Through your journey, you retained the right values and moral strength due to which you could easily turn adversities into opportunities. And these learnings came from your parents. When you began your career, I am sure people on the way would have been sceptical, even outright condescending. But, your Mother stood with you like a rock. At the peak of success and the lows of failure, she was there as an anchor. She ensured you remained kind, compassionate and humble at all times. She also instilled a spirit of service in you, seen repeatedly through your philanthropic initiatives and eagerness to give back to society."
The Prime Minister further stated, "What is heartening is that during her life, she saw you scale new heights of success and stardom. The manner in which you took care of her is inspiring. She left the world knowing fully well that her beloved son is one of India's most admired and versatile actors."
In 2019, Akshay conducted an interview of PM Modi which was one of the most-talked-about events.
(Source: Instagram)
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