Sidharth Malhotra's father passes away, actor pens emotional note

Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra's father, Sunil Malhotra, has passed away. According to reports, the former Merchant Navy captain breathed his last last week. The actor took to his Instagram on February 17, 2026 to share a beautiful note for his deceased father.

Sidharth Malhotra shares emotional tribute to his late father in recent Instagram post

Retired Merchant Navy captain, Sunil Malhotra, father of actor Sidharth Malhotra, took his last breath. He had not been keeping well for some time, according to reports. His last rites were reportedly held in Delhi, and Sidharth and actor Kiara Advani, who are married to each other, rushed to the capital to be present for the ceremony.

A bereaved son, Sidharth, shared a very heartfelt post on Instagram. Sharing a carousel of pictures from his childhood and the present times, the 41-year-old actor wrote, "He was a man of rare honesty, integrity and culture. He lived by values that never bent. Discipline without harshness. Strength without ego. Positivity, even when life tested him beyond measure."

The actor continued, "From commanding the seas as a Merchant Navy Captain to facing illness with quiet courage, he never compromised, never lost his grace. Even when the stroke confined him to a wheelchair, his spirit stood tall."

In a personal tribute to the many things he will treasure about his father, Sidharth said, "Papa, your integrity is my inheritance. Your strength guides me every day. Your positivity still holds this family together. You left us peacefully in your sleep, but the space you leave behind is immeasurable."

"I am who I am because of you.
And I will carry your name, your values and your light forward always.
Love you Dad", the actor concluded.

The grieving actor's friends and fans left messages of condolences in the comment section of the post. Sunil Malhotra was married to wife  Rimma Malhotra and besides Sidharth, they have another son named Harshad Malhotra.

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