Kichcha Sudeep Pens Emotional Tribute To Mother Saroja Sanjeev Day After Her Demise

Actor Kichcha Sudeep has issued his first statement following the passing of his mother, Saroja Sanjeev.

In an emotional post on X, he described her as the most "unbiased, loving and forgiving" individual. He reflected on her final moments and expressed his sorrow at not being able to see her conscious for the last time.

Sudeep revealed that he was filming the Saturday episode of 'Bigg Boss Kannada 11' when he received news of her hospitalisation.

He wrote, "I have no words to describe the pain I'm feeling right now, I'm struggling to accept the emptiness nor come to terms with what has happened. Everything changed in 24 hours."

He reminisced about how his mother would always be the first to wish him good morning and shared his sadness at being unable to message her when he did not receive one in return. By the time he finished filming and arrived at the hospital, she had been placed on a ventilator.

"I rushed to the hospital after the Saturday's episode shoot, and my mother was put onto a ventilator minutes before I arrived. I couldn't see her while she was still conscious. She did put up a fight before she passed early on Sunday morning. Everything, just about everything, changed within a few hours," he said.

Sudeep expressed the profound shock and pain of losing his mother, adding that it will take time for him to come to terms with the difficult reality.

He wrote, "I don't know how to undo this. I don't know how to accept this reality, which has hit us so hard. My mother, the one who gave me such a warm hug before I left for the shoot, was gone within a few hours. It's a hard-hitting truth that will take its time to sink into our hearts and minds. My mother was a wonderful soul, and I will miss her dearly. I am certain that yesterday, being an auspicious day, was nature's and God's decision to take her from this world. I thank each and every person who came to pay their respects. Your kindness is greatly appreciated. I also thank all those who reached out to me via texts and tweets. My mother - the most precious pearl of my life - is gone. I'm sure she has found peace where she is. Rest well, amma. I love you and miss you terribly."

Saroja Sanjeev passed away October 20 at a private hospital in Bengaluru, with her final rites taking place the next day at their residence. She was 86.