Manish Malhotra’s mother Garima Malhotra passes away: Karan Johar, Aishwarya-Abhishek, Kiara Advani-Sidharth offer condolences

Ace fashion designer Manish Malhotra’s mother, Garima Malhotra, passed away at the age of 94 on Thursday. Following the news of her demise, members of the film and fashion fraternity visited the designer’s residence to offer their condolences and stand by him during this difficult time.

Bollywood celebrities including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra, Karan Johar, Karisma Kapoor, Raveena Tandon, Urmila Matondkar, Ananya Panday, Sanjay Kapoor with daughter Shanaya Kapoor, Ronit Roy, Alvira Khan, Shah Rukh Khan's manager Pooja Dadlani and Varun Dhawan, who arrived with his wife Natasha Dalal, Arjun Kapoor, Sonali Bendre, Nushrratt Bharuccha, were among those seen paying their last respects.

Manish Malhotra's bond with his mother

Garima Malhotra shared a close bond with her son. Over the years, Manish Malhotra often spoke about her unwavering support in both his personal and professional journey. In one of his Mother’s Day posts, he had described her as his “strength, inspiration and companion,” while recalling how she encouraged his early interest in clothes and cinema.

“My mother my strength, inspiration and my companion... this morning having tea with her I was thanking her for always encouraging my love for clothes and movies since childhood. Happy Mother’s Day,” he had written.

Garima Malhotra played a crucial role in Manish's upbringing

Garima Malhotra has largely remained away from the public eye despite her son’s immense popularity in Indian fashion and cinema. She is known to have played a crucial role in his upbringing, offering steady emotional support and grounding during his early struggles. Before rising to prominence as one of Bollywood’s most influential costume designers and couturiers, Manish explored acting and faced uncertainty in his career path, a phase during which Garima Malhotra’s encouragement proved significant. Described as a private and dignified individual, she preferred maintaining a low profile rather than engaging with the media or public appearances.

Her influence is often reflected in Manish Malhotra’s emphasis on discipline, work ethic, and cultural rootedness in his designs. He has occasionally referenced his family’s support system in interviews, acknowledging how it helped him navigate a competitive industry. Garima Malhotra’s role, though not widely documented, remains integral to Manish Malhotra’s personal story, serving as a quiet but strong pillar behind his journey from a Mumbai-based aspirant to a globally recognized fashion name.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”