Madhuri Dixit's mother passes away

It was a day of sadness for Hindi cinema's top actor, Madhuri Dixit. The actor's mother, Snehalata Dikshit, passed away. She was 90.

The news was shared by Madhuri Dixit through a statement issued to the media. 

"Our beloved Aai, Snehalata Dikshit, passed away peacefully this morning surrounded by her loved ones," the statement, signed by the actor and her husband Shriram Nene, read.

IN an earlier social media post, Madhuri, who is the youngest of the four siblings, shared a heartwarming note about her mother on the latter's 90th birthday.

She wrote, "Happy Birthday, Aai! They say a mother is a daughter's best friend. They couldn't be any more right. From everything that you've done for me, the lessons that you've taught have been the biggest gift for me from you. I wish you only good health & happiness!' Madhuri had penned, along with rare and unseen pictures of her mother." 

Celebrities and fans alike have taken to social media to express their condolences and share their solidarity with the family in these testing times.