Sana Khan's Mother Passes Away; Former Actress Pens Heartbreaking Note: 'She Returned To Allah'
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Sana Khan rose to fame with her appearance on Bigg Boss 6 and went on to star in several Bollywood films, including Jai Ho.
Former actress and Bigg Boss star Sana Khan is mourning the loss of her beloved mother, Mrs Saeeda, who passed away on Tuesday, June 24, in Mumbai following a prolonged illness. Sana shared the heartbreaking news on social media, leaving fans and well-wishers emotional.
Taking to her Instagram Stories, Sana wrote, 'Inna Lillahi Wa inna ilaih rajioon. My beloved mother Mrs Saeeda has returned back to Allah after struggling with a bad health condition." The emotional message was met with an outpouring of condolences and prayers from fans and members of the entertainment industry.
The funeral and burial ceremony took place on Tuesday night in Mumbai. Sana informed her followers that Namaz-e-Janaza would be performed at Oshiwara Qabristan after the Isha prayers at 9:45 PM. 'Your prayers for my mother will be helpful," she added in her post.
Several close friends and well-wishers, including comedian Munawar Faruqui's wife Mehzabeen Coatwala, were seen visiting Sana's residence to pay their respects and support the grieving family.
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Sana Khan has always shared a close bond with her mother. Back in 2023, she had posted a heartwarming video of her mother tying her shoelaces, expressing deep admiration and gratitude for her. 'There is no love more honest and selfless than a mother's love. Had to post this coz we always forget the love n sacrifices they make for us," she wrote. 'No matter how old you are, you will always be a chota bacha for them."
She further added, 'I was crying then n even now while I'm writing this watching this video. Can't wait to give the same love back to my child and I truly truly hope to be at least half as her."
Who is Sana Khan?
Sana Khan rose to fame with her appearance on Bigg Boss 6 and went on to star in several Bollywood films, including Jai Ho. In 2020, she quit showbiz citing religious reasons and has since embraced a spiritual lifestyle. She is now an entrepreneur and mother to a baby boy with husband Anas Saiyad.
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