Mumbai, Oct. 7 -- Actor Kunickaa Sadanand's mother, Kalyani Sadanand has passed away at the age of 83 on Tuesday.

The Bigg Boss 19 star announced the news on Instagram, mourning the loss of her mother in an emotional post.

"My Mumma, I love you, thank you for everything you hv given me, the love the guidance the confidence to dream and dare the world,, the looks the personality, the strength to endure what life bestows on me. My darling Empress Mrs Kalyani Sadanand, you will always be alive in the hearts of the ppl you touched, friends and family remember you as this fun loving joyful friendly person , who always had something nice and witty to share," she wrote.

Praying for her mother's peaceful departure, Kunickaa added, "I'm sure yo...