Akshay Kumar, whose mother Aruna Bhatia has been admitted to a hospital here, on Tuesday said that this is a "tough hour" for his family and every single prayer will greatly help. On Monday, Kumar flew back to the country from the United Kingdom after his mother was admitted to a hospital. 

While there is no clarity about her illness, the actor expressed gratitude to his well-wishers for praying for his mother's good health.