Heeraba Modi, the mother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, passed away on Friday morning at the age of 100. Anupam Kher, Swara Bhasker, Kangana Ranaut, and other movie stars expressed their deepest condolences and prayed for the soul of the deceased. The prime minister frequently talked about the relationship he had with his mother and how she had inspired him.
Heeraba, the mother of PM Modi, was subsequently released from the UN Mehta Hospital in Ahmedabad after being taken there due to a decline in her health. Modi posted a poignant message on Twitter informing followers of the death:
Anupam Kher discussed the importance of mothers in children's lives and how that hole can never be filled while sharing a vintage photo of the Prime Minister with his mother. “ Respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi! I am heartbroken and distressed after learning of your Matashree Heeraba ji's passing. The world can see how much you value and adore her. Her void in your life won't be filled by anybody else! But you are Mother India's son too! You have the good wishes of every mother in the nation. My mum as well!” The tweet from Anupam translated in English.
आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री narendramodi जी! आपकी माताश्री #हीराबा जी के निधन का सुनकर मन दुखी भी हुआ और व्याकुल भी।आपका उनके प्रति प्यार और आदर जग ज़ाहिर है।उनका स्थान आपके जीवन में कोई नहीं भर पाएगा! पर आप भारत माँ के सपूत हो! देश की हर माँ का आशिर्वाद आपके ऊपर है।मेरी माँ का भी!???????? pic.twitter.com/L9uPvMWjM2
— Anupam Kher ( AnupamPKher) December 30, 2022
Kangana Ranaut posted a tribute on her Instagram stories after learning the terrible news. Her post was translated into English and said, "May God grant PM Modi strength in these difficult times to process this awful loss." Translated her words in English.
Swara Bhasker also posted a tribute in her tweet. "Condolence to PM Narendra Modi on the passing away of his mother. Prayers and strength” along with joined hands emojis.
Condolences to PM narendramodi on the passing of his mother. Prayers and strength ????????????????????????
— Swara Bhasker ( ReallySwara) December 30, 2022
At his mother's Ahmedabad home, Vivek Agnihotri recounted a fond memory of PM Modi with her as they both lamented the loss. The director tweeted, “My deepest condolences to Shri Narendra Modi on the sad demise of his beloved ‘maa’”
My deepest condolences to Shri narendramodi on the sad demise of his beloved ‘maa’.
— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri ( vivekagnihotri) December 30, 2022
भारत माँ के सपूत की माँ का कर्मयोगी जीवन हम सबको प्रेरणा देता रहेगा। शतक शतक नमन।
ओम् शांति। pic.twitter.com/bNPWpI9d2P
In response to the Prime Minister's tribute to his mother, Madhur Bhandarkar tweeted, "May God grant the departed soul a seat at his holy feet."
ईश्वर दिवंगत आत्मा को अपने श्री चरणों में स्थान दें।
— Madhur Bhandarkar ( imbhandarkar) December 30, 2022
ॐ शान्ति।???? https://t.co/p6A1G4RvhS
Kamal Haasan prayed for the pure soul while paying the Prime Minister his heartfelt homage. The tweet read, "The news of the passing of the mother of Indian Prime Minister narendramodi, #HeerabenModi, grieved me. My sincere sympathies to Mr. Modi. Even if a mother is 200 years old, she is still a mother. Loss is loss, period.”
பாரதப் பிரதமர் narendramodi அவர்களின் தாயார் #HeerabenModi மறைந்த செய்தி அறிந்து துயருற்றேன். அவருக்கு என் ஆழ்ந்த அனுதாபங்கள். 200 வயதானாலும் தாய் தாய்தான். இழப்பு இழப்புதான்.
— Kamal Haasan ( ikamalhaasan) December 30, 2022
Akshay Kumar tweeted, “Losing a mother is the cause of all grief. narendramodi ji, may God give you the fortitude to endure this grief. Om Shanti.”
माँ को खोने से बड़ा दुख कोई नहीं. भगवान आपको इस दुख को सहने की शक्ति दे narendramodi जी. ॐ शांति ????
— Akshay Kumar ( akshaykumar) December 30, 2022
Ajay Devgn also wrote, “My heartfelt condolences on the passing of Smt. Heeraben Modi. A simple, principled lady, she raised a fine son in our PM Shri Narendra Modiji. Om Shanti. My personal condolences to our PM and his family.”
My heartfelt condolences on the passing of Smt. Heeraben Modi. A simple, principled lady, she raised a fine son in our PM Shri Narendra Modiji. ????️ Shanti ???? My personal condolences to our PM and his family. narendramodi pic.twitter.com/5RxRXobyca
— Ajay Devgn ( ajaydevgn) December 30, 2022
Sonu Sood tweeted, “Respected Modi ji, the mother stays at home and often begs God to help her child grow up to be a better person for other people. Your mother has always been there for you. narendramodi Om Shanti.”
आदरणीय मोदी जी, माँ कहीं जाती नहीं है बल्कि कई बार ईश्वर के चरणों में जाकर इसलिए बैठ जाती है कि उनका पुत्र दूसरों के लिए और बेहतर कर सके। माता जी सदैव आपके साथ थी और आपके साथ रहेंगी। narendramodi
— sonu sood ( SonuSood) December 30, 2022
ओम् शांति ???? https://t.co/zw3p6bxSs4
Kapil Sharma tweeted, "Respected narendramodi ji, it hurts a lot when a mother passes away. Your life will always be blessed by her. We hope she is given a seat at the feet of the All-Powerful. Om Shanti."
आदरणीय narendramodi जी,माँ का दुनिया से चले जाना बहुत ही दुखदायी होता है। उनका आशीर्वाद हमेशा आपके साथ रहेगा।ईश्वर माता जी को अपने श्री चरणों में स्थान दें हम यही प्रार्थना करते हैं???? ओम शांति https://t.co/Vsf2KIi8Us
— Kapil Sharma ( KapilSharmaK9) December 30, 2022
The body of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Heeraba, who passed away in Ahmedabad at around 3:30 am on Friday, was brought by the Prime Minister. Heeraba shared a home with PM Modi's younger brother Pankaj in the Raysan hamlet outside of Gandhinagar. During the majority of his trips to Gujarat, the prime minister spent time with his mother and traveled frequently to Raysan.