Popular TV actor Arjun Bijlani stood firmly by his wife, Neha Swami, as they attended the latter's father, Rakesh Chandra Swami's prayer meet in Mumbai. In a quiet and emotional moment, Arjun was seen holding Neha's hands, standing by her as she mourned the loss of her father.
For the unversed, Arjun and his wife Neha were in Dubai with their son Ayaan to ring inthe New Year. They had to rush back home after Neha's father's health worsened. He passed away on January 1.
Arjun Bijlani's father-in-law's prayer meet
Arjun and Neha's friends and industry colleagues arrived to pay their last respects and offer condolences. Among those present were Mouni Roy and Ankita Lokhande-Vicky Jain, close friends of the couple, who attended the prayer meet.
Arjun and Neha kept a low profile at the gathering, focusing on prayers and rituals as their friends offered emotional support. The couple quietly greeted the media with folded hands before walking away from the prayer meet venue.
Arjun Bijlani's father-in-law succumbed after a brief but critical battle in the ICU
Tragedy struck the family on Thursday morning when Rakesh Chandra Swami died at the age of 73, following a brief but critical battle in the ICU. Arjun Bijlani was seen at the funeral consoling their son Ayaan, while his wife Neha Swami appeared visibly shattered by the loss. Close family friend Nia Sharma also arrived at the crematorium to stand by the grieving family.
The loss has come as a shock to everyone close to them, especially because the health crisis was completely unexpected. According to a family member, Rakesh was “fit and fine” and was about to sit down for dinner on Monday evening when he suddenly suffered a stroke. He was rushed to Bellevue Hospital and put on a ventilator immediately. Despite sustained medical efforts, he passed away a few days later. He is survived by his son, Nishank and daughter, Neha.
“The entire family is in shock, as Neha and Arjun had met the family before flying off. It was a sudden shock, and we are all still grappling with the situation,” a family member told HT.
Arjun and Neha had returned to Mumbai on Tuesday and stayed by Rakesh’s side at the hospital until his final moments, offering him support and prayers through the difficult days.
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