India, May 30 -- Tamil star and professional racer Ajith Kumar is grieving the loss of his mother, Mohini Mani, who passed away at the age of 89 in Chennai on Saturday morning. Sharing the heartbreaking news, the family revealed that she died in her sleep after a period of declining health.

In their statement, the family also requested privacy as they mourn her loss, adding that her last rites will be held as a private affair attended only by close family members.

After the news of her death surfaced on social media, Ajith Kumar's family shared an emotional statement, paying tribute to their mother and expressing their grief at her passing. The note was posted on social media.

The note titled, "In memorium: Mohini Mani, 1937-2026", beg...