Mumbai: Veteran Bollywood actor-politician Hema Malini mentioned her secretary Markand Mehta has died of COVID-19 associated complications.
In a heartfelt word, Malini took to social media late Saturday night to mourn the loss of Mehta, who she mentioned was half of her household.
“With heavy heart I bid farewell to my associate of 40 yrs, my secretary, dedicated, hard-working, tireless Mehta ji. He was more a part of my family. We lost him to covid. He is irreplaceable & leaves a void that cannot be filled, ever (sic),” Malini wrote on Twitter, alongside footage of Mehta.
With heavy coronary heart I bid farewell to my affiliate of 40 yrs, my secretary, devoted, arduous working, tireless Mehta ji. He was extra a component of my household We misplaced him to covid. He is irreplaceable & leaves a void that can not be crammed, ever pic.twitter.com/QtGixciP3S
— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) May 8, 2021
Malini’s actor daughter Esha Deol mentioned Mehta, who was in his 80s, will likely be missed quite a bit.
“He was a member of our family & he is irreplaceable. He was the best for you mamma @dreamgirlhema. What a dedicated human. Will miss you our dearest Mehta uncle. May his soul rest in peace,” Deol wrote.
Actor Raveena Tandon and singer Pankaj Udhas additionally provided their condolences. “Heartfelt condolences OmShanti,” Tandon mentioned.
“Our heartfelt condolences to you and his family may his soul rest in eternal peace Om shanti,” Udhas wrote. On Saturday, Mumbai reported 2,664 new COVID-19 instances, taking its tally to six,73,235, whereas the demise toll within the metropolis elevated to 13,713 with 62 recent fatalities, in keeping with a well being division official.
