Sidharth Malhotra's father died in his sleep, actor pens emotional tribute: 'I will carry your name forward'

Sidharth Malhotra pays emotional tribute to his father

• Sidharth Malhotra's father Sunil Malhotra passed away in Delhi
• Sidharth shared emotional tribute and unseen photos on Instagram
• Sunil Malhotra was a former Merchant Navy captain

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Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra’s father Sunil Malhotra passed away four days ago in Delhi. The reports about his death were recently swirling around the internet with the actor himself confirming the news.

Sidharth took to his Instagram and shared a series of unseen pictures with his father and penned an emotional tribute in the caption.

Sidharth 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.”

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He added, “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.”

The actor continued, “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.”

He concluded his post by writing, “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 included pics of his father from his Merchant Navy days. He also shared a fun pic with Kiara and himself enjoying a dance with his dad. He also added a portrait and a picture of Sunil Malhotra with his mother.

Sidharth further added selfies with his father and brother.

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Sidharth Malhotra is reportedly currently in New Delhi for the last rites of his father. The former Merchant Navy captain had reportedly been unwell for some time.

Sidharth was close to his father, and he had frequently talked about their bond over the years with great pride and fondness.

He once called him his "favourite hero" in interviews, attributing his strength and direction to him over the course of his life. Sidharth has continuously admitted that his parents' discipline and principles provided him with a grounded childhood, even in spite of his growing Bollywood popularity.