Sidharth Malhotra mourns father’s passing, shares heartfelt tribute

Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra is in mourning after the passing of his father, Sunil Malhotra, who died peacefully in his sleep on February 14, 2026 in New Delhi following a prolonged illness.

The news was confirmed by Indian and entertainment outlets over the past few days as Sidharth and his wife, actress Kiara Advani, rushed to the capital to be with family during this difficult time.

Sharing the heartbreaking news on social media, Sidharth posted a series of family photos with his late father and penned a deeply emotional tribute.

In his message, he described Sunil as a man of rare honesty, integrity and culture, praising the values he lived by and the strength he showed even through illness.

He wrote about how his father’s positivity, discipline and quiet courage were guiding lights in his life. Sidharth added that although his father passed away peacefully in his sleep, “the space you leave behind is immeasurable,” and vowed to carry forward his father’s legacy of strength and values.

Sunil Malhotra had previously served as a Merchant Navy captain, a career that shaped his commitment to discipline and leadership traits his son often referenced in interviews as deeply influential in his own upbringing.

Sidharth has spoken publicly about his father’s declining health in recent years, including how the family balanced his work commitments in Mumbai with his father’s care in Delhi.

Kiara also paid tribute to her late father in law on social media, sharing heartfelt photos and recalling his constant warmth, generosity, and unconditional love that welcomed her into the family from the very beginning.

She wrote that his gentle heart, quiet strength and thoughtful presence will remain with everyone who was blessed to know him.

The last rites for Sunil Malhotra were held in Delhi with close family members and loved ones. While Sidharth and Kiara have stayed in the capital to support extended family, condolences from the film fraternity and fans across social media continue to pour in, standing in solidarity with the star during this period of personal loss.