Filmmaker Aanand L Rai's mother passes away in Mumbai, Akshay Kumar pays last respects

Akshay Kumar at Aanand L Rai`s residence: Picture Courtesy: Yogen Shah

Filmmaker Aanand L Rai's mother passed away today on September 8 in Mumbai.

Akshay Kumar arrived at Rai's residence to pay his last respects

Manu Rishi Chadha was also spotted by the media at the filmmaker's residence.

T-Series honcho Bhushan Kumar also paid his last respects to the filmmaker's mother.

Earlier today, Akshay Kumar also announced the passing away of his mother. She was critical and admitted to the ICU, and the actor, who was shooting for a film in the U.K., flew back to Mumbai to be with her. Professionally, Rai and Kumar are collaborating for two films, 'Raksha Bandhan', and 'Atrangi Re'.

'Raksha Bandhan' is jointly written by Rai's frequent collaborator Himanshu Sharma and Kanika Dhillon. It stars Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar in lead roles and revolves around the love, bonding and attachment between a brother and his sisters.

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