The Indian fashion industry and Bollywood fraternity are in a state of mourning following the peaceful passing of Garima Malhotra, the mother of legendary fashion designer and filmmaker Manish Malhotra. Mrs. Malhotra breathed her last on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at her residence in Mumbai. She was 94.
A Life Lived with Grace
The news was confirmed by Manish Malhotra’s team through an official family statement. Describing her as a pillar of strength, the family expressed their gratitude for a life “beautifully lived.”
“With gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we share the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, Mrs. Garima Malhotra, at the age of 94. Having been blessed with a long and fulfilling journey, she leaves behind cherished memories, generations of love, and a legacy that will continue to guide us,” the statement read.
Garima Malhotra was known to be the “invisible force” behind Manish’s meteoric rise in the world of cinema and couture. The designer often took to social media to credit his mother for his career, noting that she was the one who encouraged his early fascination with films and fashion at a time when the profession was rarely considered a mainstream path for men.
Industry Peers Rally in Support
As news of her demise spread, a steady stream of Bollywood’s biggest stars arrived at the designer’s bungalow to offer their condolences. Among the first to arrive were close friends Karan Johar, Karisma Kapoor, and Arjun Kapoor.
By late evening, several other prominent figures from the film industry were spotted paying their respects, including: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra Varun Dhawan and wife Natasha Dalal and Janhvi Kapoor, Ananya Panday, and Sonali Bendre.
The atmosphere outside the Malhotra residence was somber as the fraternity stood in solidarity with Manish, who was famously inseparable from his mother.
Legacy of a Matriarch
Manish Malhotra’s father passed away in November 2019, and since then, the designer had lived with his mother, frequently sharing glimpses of their quiet mornings and tea-time conversations on Instagram. In a poignant Mother’s Day post, he once described her as his “strength, inspiration, and companion.”
The final rites and cremation ceremony are scheduled to take place on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Hindu Crematorium in Santa Cruz West, Mumbai.
The passing of Garima Malhotra marks the end of an era for the Malhotra family, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and unconditional support that helped shape one of India’s most iconic fashion empires. To know such latest updates tuned tellyboosters.com Thank you!
