Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn condole demise of PM Modi's mother

Mumbai: Hindi film personalities Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn and Anupam Kher on Friday expressed grief over the demise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Hiraben Modi and wished him the strength to bear the loss.

Hiraben, 99, passed away at 3.30 am during treatment at U N Mehta Heart Hospital, in Ahmedabad.

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“There is no greater sorrow than losing a mother. May god give you the strength to bear this sorrow @narendramodi ji. Om Shanti,” Kumar wrote on Twitter.

माँ को खोने से बड़ा दुख कोई नहीं. भगवान आपको इस दुख को सहने की शक्ति दे @narendramodi जी. ॐ शांति 🙏

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) December 30, 2022

Offering his condolences, Devgn said the values imparted by Hiraben has given the country a leader like Modi.

“My heartfelt condolences on the passing of Smt. Heeraben Modi. A simple, principled lady, she raised a fine son in our PM Shri Narendra Modiji. Shanti. My personal condolences to our PM and his family,” he tweeted.

My heartfelt condolences on the passing of Smt. Heeraben Modi. A simple, principled lady, she raised a fine son in our PM Shri Narendra Modiji. 🕉️ Shanti 🙏 My personal condolences to our PM and his family. @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/5RxRXobyca

— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) December 30, 2022

In a note shared on Twitter, veteran actor Anupam Kher wrote: “Respected Prime Minister @narendramodi ji! Hearing about the demise of your Matashree #ji, I am saddened as well as distraught."

आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री @narendramodi जी! आपकी माताश्री #हीराबा जी के निधन का सुनकर मन दुखी भी हुआ और व्याकुल भी।आपका उनके प्रति प्यार और आदर जग ज़ाहिर है।उनका स्थान आपके जीवन में कोई नहीं भर पाएगा! पर आप भारत माँ के सपूत हो! देश की हर माँ का आशिर्वाद आपके ऊपर है।मेरी माँ का भी!🙏🕉 pic.twitter.com/L9uPvMWjM2

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) December 30, 2022

“Your love and respect for her is evident in the world. No one will be able to fill her place in your life! But you are the son of Mother India! The blessings of every mother of the country are on you. My mother too!,” he added.

Sonu Sood also paid tribute to Hiraben in a social media post.

“Respected Modi ji, a mother does not go anywhere, but many times she sits at the feet of God so that her son can do better for others. Mataji was always with you and will be with you. @narendramodi Om Shanti,” he wrote.

आदरणीय मोदी जी, माँ कहीं जाती नहीं है बल्कि कई बार ईश्वर के चरणों में जाकर इसलिए बैठ जाती है कि उनका पुत्र दूसरों के लिए और बेहतर कर सके। माता जी सदैव आपके साथ थी और आपके साथ रहेंगी। @narendramodi 

ओम् शांति 🙏 https://t.co/zw3p6bxSs4

— sonu sood (@SonuSood) December 30, 2022

Comedian-actor Kapil Sharma said Hiraben's blessings will be with the PM.

“Respected @narendramodi ji, it is very painful for a mother to leave the world. Her blessings will always be with you,"he tweeted.

आदरणीय @narendramodi जी,माँ का दुनिया से चले जाना बहुत ही दुखदायी होता है। उनका आशीर्वाद हमेशा आपके साथ रहेगा।ईश्वर माता जी को अपने श्री चरणों में स्थान दें हम यही प्रार्थना करते हैं🙏 ओम शांति https://t.co/Vsf2KIi8Us

— Kapil Sharma (@KapilSharmaK9) December 30, 2022

Hiraben, also called Hiraba, lived at Raysan village near Gandhinagar city with PM Modi's younger brother Pankaj Modi.