Sidharth, Kiara pay tribute to Sidharth’s late father Sunil Malhotra
Updated: Feb 18th, 2026
Actor Sidharth Malhotra is mourning the loss of his father, Sunil Malhotra, who passed away in Delhi. After the news, Sidharth and his wife, Kiara Advani, rushed to Delhi to attend the last rites and support the family during this emotional time.
Sunil Malhotra was a former Merchant Navy captain and had been unwell for some time.
After his father’s death, Sidharth shared a heartfelt tribute. His note read:
“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.”
“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,” he further added.
In 2025, Sidharth had also spoken openly about his father’s health struggles and how it affected his family emotionally. During a conversation with Lilly Singh, he shared that the situation sometimes made him anxious and impatient, and he would unknowingly be harsh towards his mother, Rimma Malhotra, because she was handling most of the caregiving responsibilities.
Kiara Advani also shared an emotional note for Sunil, writing, “From the very beginning — you welcomed me with open arms, steady wisdom, and a kind of unconditional love that grounded us all.”
“Your stories, your laughter, your quiet strength, and your gentle heart will stay with me forever. You leave behind a legacy of gentleness, integrity, and deep, unwavering love. It lives on in your children, grandchildren, and in all of us who were blessed to know you. Rest peacefully. You will forever be missed, forever loved, and forever remembered,” she further added.
