India, July 8 -- Actor and television host Maniesh Paul is mourning the loss of his mother, Urmil Paul, who passed away in Delhi on Wednesday. She was 77. The news was confirmed by the actor's team, who shared an official statement requesting prayers for the departed soul.

In a statement, Maniesh Paul's team said, "With great grief, we regret to inform you that actor Maniesh Paul lost his 77 year old mother today in Delhi. We request you to please pray for the departed soul. May she rest in eternal peace."

The statement did not reveal the cause of her death.

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