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Manish Malhotra thanks paparazzi for respecting privacy at mother’s prayer meet: 'Aaaplogo ne cameras ko bhi door rakha'

Manish Malhotra held a prayer meet for his late mother and was seen thanking paparazzi for respecting his privacy during the emotional moment. The designer expressed gratitude for their sensitivity and support during this difficult time.
March 21, 2026 / 22:37 IST
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  • Manish Malhotra's mother Garima Malhotra passed away at 94
  • Malhotra thanks paparazzi for respecting privacy at prayer meet
  • Celebrities attended to offer condolences to Manish Malhotra

Celebrity fashion designer Manish Malhotra’s mother Garima Malhotra died on March 19 at the age of 94. The designer hosted a prayer meet to honour his mother on Saturday, March 21.

After the prayer meet, Malhotra was spotted leaving the place. However, he stopped for the paparazzi waiting outside the venue. The designer thanked the waiting photographers for respecting his privacy during this struggling period.

Manish Malhotra folded his hands in gratitude to the photographers for respecting his privacy and refraining from capturing such a private moment. He was grateful that they were attempting to stay away and give him space during this difficult time.

In the paparazzi video, Manish said, "Thank you so much. Aaplogo ne, you know thoda aaram rakha, because ekdum private moment tha mere liye bhi (You guys, you know, kept a little relaxed, because it was a very private moment for me too).”

He further added, "But aaplogo ne cameras ko bhi door rakha (But you kept cameras away too). Thank you. We are really very thankful.”

The prayer meeting came after Manish Malhotra paid a tribute to his mother on social media. He took to his Instagram and shared a smiling picture of his mother with the caption, "Love and Miss You Forever."

Also Read: Ajay Devgn, Gauri Khan, Vicky Kaushal, Sara Ali Khan and other celebs attend Manish Malhotra’s mother’s prayer meet

Ajay Devgn, Kajol and their daughter Nysa Devgan, Twinkle Khanna, Bobby Deol, Gauahar Khan, Urmila Matondkar, singer Armaan Malik, Anu Malik, Gauri Khan, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Sara Ali Khan, Vicky Kaushal, Ibrahim Ali Khan, David Dhawan, and Sophie Choudry were among the celebrities who were spotted coming to offer their condolences.

For the unversed, Manish frequently stated that he had always lived with his mother with love and great respect, viewing her as his strength, inspiration, and constant friend. He expressed his sincere appreciation for her support on Mother's Day in 2024 and gave her credit for fostering his love of fashion and movies.

Gayatri Rani
Gayatri Rani is a Senior-Sub Editor with over three years of experience in delivering Hollywood and Bollywood news.
first published: Mar 21, 2026 10:37 pm

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