Rakhi Sawant’s mother Jaya Sawant passed away on Saturday night after a long battle with cancer and brain tumor. She was 73. In an interview with Etimes TV, Rakhi’s brother Rakesh revealed that their mother died of a multi-organ failure as cancer spread to her kidneys and lungs. He also revealed that they have been getting condolences messages from celebrities, Salman Khan called Rakhi and shared his condolences over call. Rakesh also thanked the actor for helping his family during their testing times.
Talking about his mother’s demise, Rakesh told the portal, “It happened around 8:30 PM yesterday and as everyone knows she was suffering from brain tumour and cancer and it had spread all over body. She was on ventilator in Criticare hospital and Balaji Hospital, Malad. Yesterday, she passed away due multiple organ failure nd heart failure.” He added that his mom was in immense pain but now she is in a better place. He said both he and Rakhi did not want to see their mother suffer more. Rakesh recalled how she would scream in pain and it was heartbreaking to see her in that condition. ALSO READ: Rakhi Sawant’s Mother PASSES AWAY: Actress Breaks Down In TEARS As She Takes Her Mother’s Mortal Remains To Home
Rakesh also spoke about Salman giving his condolences to the family over a call. “Everyone from the industry has been calling us and giving their condolences. Salman bhai also called and spoke to Rakhi and all the people who helped mom and Rakhi have reached out to us. Especially, Salman sir thanks to bhai my mother lived for three years more because he got her operated and took care of all the expenses. He got her back for us last time. He called Rakhi, everyone is giving their condolences from Bigg Boss makers to everyone because mom had also acted in films and had done Bigg Boss, she acted in my film which had Rajesh Khanna sir. Everyone in the industry is giving love to her,” Rakesh further stated.
Rakhi's mother's last rites will be held today at Oshiwara in Andheri and several celebrities have arrived to pay their condolences.