📌 Key Points
- Ajith Kumar’s mother, Mohini Mani, passed away at 89 in Chennai after declining health.
- Actress Khushbu Sundar paid tribute, highlighting Mohini Mani’s remarkably simple life away from the limelight.
- The family confirmed she died peacefully in her sleep and expressed gratitude for medical support.
- Ajith Kumar’s family has requested privacy for her last rites, which will be a private affair.
Tamil star Ajith Kumar is mourning the loss of his mother, Mohini Mani, who passed away at 89. Actress Khushbu Sundar shared a heartfelt tribute, recalling Mohini Mani’s remarkably simple life, a stark contrast to typical star mothers, and her dedication to raising her children with strong values.
Khushbu Sundar’s Heartfelt Tribute
Ajith Kumar’s mother, Mohini Mani, died on Saturday morning at the age of 89 in Chennai. Several stars from the film industry paid their final tribute to her.
A Life Lived Away From Limelight
She added, “Very unlike the star mothers, she led a very simple life and stayed away from the lights. Truly a woman of substance who brought up her children with so much of values. Rest in peace aunty. You will be missed.”
After the news of her death surfaced on social media, Ajith Kumar’s family issued an emotional statement. The note stated, “Our mother, Mohini Mani, passed away early this morning, in her sleep, after a period of declining health. She was 89. We are grateful for the care and support provided to her and our family by a number of medical professionals these last few years.”
Family Requests Privacy for Last Rites
The family also shared that they want to grieve quietly, and her last rites will be a private family affair. “Her last rites will be a private, family affair. We trust that all who have known the ache of losing a parent or a beloved elder will respect our wish to grieve quietly, honoring her memory with the same equanimity, dignity, and gentle strength she showed us every single day of her life,” the family shared in the note, which was signed off by Anup Kumar, Ajith Kumar and Anil Kumar.
Mohini Mani’s life, characterized by humility and strength, leaves a lasting impression. Her family’s request for privacy underscores their grief, honoring a woman who truly embodied dignity away from the public eye. Her legacy of simplicity will be remembered.
