PICS: Aanand L Rai's Mother Passes Away, Akshay Kumar Attends Her Funeral In Mumbai

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar and filmmaker Aanand L Rai lost their respective mothers on Wednesday (September 8). Akshay, who is mourning the loss of his mother, attended Rai's mom's funeral in Mumbai. (PIC Credit: Instagram)

Akshay Kumar was spotted at a crematorium in Mumbai by the paparazzi on Wednesday afternoon. He wore a white kurta and sported a face mask as a precautionary measure against COVID-19. (PIC Credit: Manav Manglani)

Akshay Kumar and Aanad L Rai are working together in the film 'Rakshabandhan', which also stars Bhumi Pednekar. They have also collaborated for 'Atrangi Re', which has been delayed due to the COVID-19 crisis. The comedy drama co-starring Sara Ali Khan and Dhanush has been directed by Aanand L Rai.

Akshay Kumar returned to India after he was informed about his mother Aruna Bhatia's ill health. He was busy shooting for his upcoming movie in London.

“She was my core. And today I feel an unbearable pain at the very core of my existence. My maa Smt Aruna Bhatia peacefully left this world today morning and got reunited with my dad in the other world. I respect your prayers as I and my family go through this period. Om Shanti,” Akshay wrote on social media after his mother's demise.

Several Bollywood celebs offered their condolences to Akshay Kumar and Aanand L Rai after their mothers passed away. (PIC Credit: Manav Manglani)

Bhushan Kumar, Shailesh Singh and Ashok Pandit also attended Aanand's mother's funeral in Mumbai. They paid their last respect to the filmmaker's mother. (PIC Credit: Manav Manglani)

Huma Qureshi was also spotted during the last rites of Rai's mother. She visited the filmmaker to offer her condolence to him and his family. (PIC Credit: Manav Manglani)

Aanand L Rai has directed films like 'Zero', 'Tanu Weds Manu', 'Raanjhaana'. He is also producing Janhvi Kapoor starrer 'Good Luck Jerry' under his home banner. (PIC Credit: Manav Manglani)