This Article is From Sep 13, 2013

Madhuri Dixit's father dies after illness

Madhuri Dixit's father dies after illness

Mr Dixit was 91. Madhuri thanked everyone who had offered condolences.

Highlights

  • Madhuri Dixit's father, Shankar R. Dixit, died Friday, September 13 morning. He was 91.
  • "We'll miss him but we know he has lived a full life. We thank all those who have offered their condolences and prayers," Madhuri said.
  • The funeral was at 12.30 p.m at a crematorium in Oshiwada.
  • "The actress' father was staying with her. He had been unwell for a while and passed away at their Juhu residence in Mumbai," Madhuri's manager told.
  • Subsequently a prayer meeting will be organised in a day or two.
  • Her contemporary Sridevi took to Twitter to offer her condolences.
  • "Shocked to hear about your father. My condolences to the entire family. RIP Shri Dixit," she posted.
Mumbai: Madhuri Dixit's father, Shankar R. Dixit, died Friday, September 13 morning. He was 91.

"We'll miss him but we know he has lived a full life. We thank all those who have offered their condolences and prayers," Madhuri said.

The funeral was at 12.30 p.m at a crematorium in Oshiwada.

"The actress' father was staying with her. He had been unwell for a while and passed away at their Juhu residence in Mumbai," Madhuri's manager told.

Subsequently a prayer meeting will be organised in a day or two.

Her contemporary Sridevi took to Twitter to offer her condolences.

"Shocked to hear about your father. My condolences to the entire family. RIP Shri Dixit," she posted.
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