This is genuinely sad news for Tamil cinema fans . Ajith Kumar is mourning loss of his mother,Mohini Mani,who passed away at age 89 on May 30 . And no matter how big star someone is,loss of mother hits in very different way.
Reports say Mohini Mani had been facing declining health for some time . Ajith was in Dubai when he came to know about her passing,and he returned to Chennai without delay to be with family during this difficult period.
And honestly,that one detail itself says enough . Public life,shoots,travel,work pressure… all of it becomes small when family gets hit like this.
Ajith's brother,Anil Kumar,shared emotional message on social media saying,"Our mother, Mohini Mani,passed away early this morning,in her sleep, after a period of declining health. We are grateful for the care and support provided to her and our family by a number of medical professionals these last few years."
Few things standing out from this sad update:
- Mohini Mani passed away at age 89 on May 30.
- Ajith Kumar returned from Dubai to Chennai after hearing news.
- Final rites are set to take place at Ajith's residence in Palavakkam,Chennai,on Sunday.
Kamal Haasan also shared his condolences and said,"I extend my heartfelt condolences to Ajith Kumar and his family." Coming from someone like Kamal Haasan,it shows how deeply film industry is feeling this loss too.
Vijay's tribute also came in,with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay conveying his sympathies and speaking about Mohini's place as supportive figure in Ajith's life . These things may look formal from outside,but in grief,even one message of support matters ah.
The film community has now been sending support and condolences to Ajith and his family . Many are remembering Mohini Mani for her kind nature,grace,warmth and nurturing spirit,and tbh,that is probably how any mother would want to be remembered.
But behind all tributes and public messages,there is one family sitting with very personal grief right now . Fans can send love from outside,but that empty space at home… how does anyone even fill that…
