Sidharth Malhotra is mourning the death of his father, Sunil Malhotra, who passed away in Delhi four days ago after a prolonged illness. The actor and his wife, Kiara Advani, travelled to the capital to attend the final rites and support the family during the bereavement.

Sunil Malhotra, a former Merchant Navy captain, had been unwell for an extended period. Following his death, Sidharth shared an emotional note in remembrance of his father, praising his strength, values and unwavering positivity.

Sidharth Malhotra’s heartfelt tribute

In a deeply personal message posted on social media, Sidharth described his father as “a man of rare honesty, integrity and culture.”

He wrote, "He was a man of rare honesty, integrity and culture. He lived by values that never bent. Discipline without harshness. Strength without ego. Positivity, even when life tested him beyond measure."

Reflecting on his father's resilience, he added, "From commanding the seas as a Merchant Navy Captain to facing illness with quiet courage, he never compromised, never lost his grace. Even when the stroke confined him to a wheelchair, his spirit stood tall. Papa, your integrity is my inheritance. Your strength guides me every day. Your positivity still holds this family together. You left us peacefully in your sleep, but the space you leave behind is immeasurable. I am who I am because of you. And I will carry your name, your values and your light forward always. Love you Dad." 

Past reflections on father’s health

The actor had previously spoken about the emotional impact of his father’s condition. In a 2025 conversation with Lilly Singh, he acknowledged how his father’s deteriorating health had affected both him and his family. He admitted that the stress had sometimes led to impatience, especially towards his mother, Rimma Malhotra, who was managing most of the caregiving responsibilities.

At the time, he had said, "My father's not been healthy for a while, and me being scared or angry at times, tend to be a little more harsh on my mother because she's the one who's taking care of the meds. My father's not keeping well to do that and within that I realized... she suddenly... we got up one morning and just having coffee and tea in Delhi and she started speaking about 20 years back...what she had to deal with when we were much younger or when I wasn't there or when I was trying to make my own life."

(With PTI inputs)