Alia Bhatt's Grandfather Narendranath Razdan Passes Away —

Alia Bhatt's grandfather, Narendranath Razdan, who was suffering through illness, passed away on Thursday, June 1. Alia's mother, Soni Razdan, shared the news on her social media handle, writing, "Daddy 💔 Daddy, grandpa, Nindi - our Angel here on earth. We are so thankful to have called you ours. So grateful to have lived a life basking in your incandescent glow."

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She added, "So blessed to have been touched by your kind, loving, gentle and always vibrant soul. You have taken a piece of us with you but we will never be parted with your spirit. It inhabits us all and will remind us always of what it truly means to be alive."

"Wherever you are - it’s now a happier place because of that beautiful laugh of yours. We love you our silly, beautiful, funny boy - until we meet again."

May God rest his soul in peace.