In a moment of profound grief for the Indian fashion and film industry, actress Hina Khan and singer-actress Sophie Choudry were spotted arriving at Manish Malhotra’s Mumbai residence to offer their support following the passing of his mother, Sudarshan Malhotra.
The veteran matriarch passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Manish, who was exceptionally close to his mother and often described her as his “anchor” and “source of inspiration,” has been surrounded by a steady stream of close friends and colleagues from the fraternity since the news broke. Hina and Sophie were seen dressed in simple, somber white attire, reflecting the gravity of the loss as they entered the home to console the designer.
Sudarshan Malhotra’s last rites were performed on the morning of March 20 at the Santacruz Hindu Crematorium, attended by several industry luminaries. Following the funeral, a prayer meeting was organized at Taj Lands End on Saturday, March 21, where both Hina and Sophie were among the prominent personalities present to honor the memory of a woman who played a pivotal role in shaping Manish’s legendary career.
The designer later shared a touching tribute on social media with a picture of his late mother, captioned, “Love and Miss you Forever.” As the industry rallies behind him during this difficult phase, the presence of long-time friends like Hina and Sophie serves as a testament to the deep personal bonds Manish shares within the Bollywood community.