Shanthakumari, mother of renowned actor Mohanlal, has passed away at the age of 90. She had been undergoing treatment for age-related ailments for an extended period while residing at Mohanlal’s home in Elamakkara, Kochi. The funeral is scheduled to take place tomorrow.
Shanthakumari is survived by her son Mohanlal. Her husband, the late Viswanathan Nair, predeceased her, as did her eldest son Pyarilal, who died in 2000.
Mohanlal shared a close bond with his mother and made time to care for her personally despite his demanding professional schedule. Shanthakumari was a significant influence on Mohanlal’s illustrious film career, something the actor has openly acknowledged on numerous platforms throughout his life.
In recent months, Mohanlal expressed that being able to share his prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award with his mother was a great blessing. Following news of receiving the honor, the actor’s first visit was to his mother to share the momentous achievement with her.
The Malayalam film industry and fans across the world are expected to join Mohanlal in mourning the loss of a woman who played such a pivotal role in shaping one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated actors. Further details about funeral arrangements will be announced shortly.