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Mohanlal’s Mother, Santhakumari, Passes Away at 90
Kochi, India – Santhakumari, the mother of acclaimed actor Mohanlal, passed away at her residence in Elamakkara, Kochi, today at the age of 90. She had been receiving treatment following a stroke.
Santhakumari was the wife of the late Viswanathan Nair and mother to the late Pyare Lal and Mohanlal. Mohanlal has arrived at the residence. Fellow actors and industry professionals, including Mammootty, Jayasurya, and M.G. Sreekumar, have arrived to pay their respects.
The funeral will be held tomorrow. The body will be transported from Kochi to her home on Kesavadev Road in Thiruvananthapuram Wednesday morning, where the final rites will be performed in the afternoon at the family compound.
Mohanlal had a close relationship with his mother and publicly expressed his gratitude and affection for her. He celebrated her 89th birthday last year in Elamakkara. Upon receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Mohanlal stated that he was happiest that he was able to share the award with his mother. In a past Mother’s Day blog post, he wrote that he speaks with her daily, regardless of where in the world he is. Mohanlal also named his charitable trust, Viswasanthi Foundation, by combining his parents’ names.
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