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Sunil Malhotra, Father of Sidharth Malhotra, Dies in Delhi

Sunil Malhotra, a former Merchant Navy captain, passed peacefully after a stroke; Sidharth Malhotra honors his father's legacy of integrity and strength, family by his side.

  • On Feb 17 in New Delhi, Sunil Malhotra, father of actor Sidharth Malhotra, died after a prolonged illness.
  • Having commanded the seas as a Merchant Navy captain, Sunil Malhotra faced a prolonged illness after a stroke that left him wheelchair-bound.
  • Sidharth Malhotra posted on Instagram, sharing family photographs and paying tribute to his father as a man of honesty, integrity, and culture who died peacefully in his sleep.
  • With rites finished, the family has gathered in New Delhi as Sidharth and Kiara spend time together during this emotional period.
  • Sidharth's public profile—including his 2012 debut—highlights public interest in his personal loss as he and Kiara Advani care for their daughter born in 2025.
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Actor Sidharth Malhotra’s father passes away

Sidharth Malhotra's father Sunil Malhotra, a former Merchant Navy captain, had been unwell for some time.

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India Today broke the news in India on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
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