Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s father Krishnaraj Rai dies in Mumbai

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s father Krishnaraj Rai reportedly passed away on Saturday.

Actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s father Krishnaraj Rai died on Saturday, a report confirms.

From left: Aishwarya Rai’s husband Abhishek, mother Vrinda and father Krishnaraj.

Pinkvilla confirms the news through Aishwarya’s spokesperson that her father, who was in the intensive care at the Lilavati hospital in Mumbai, passed away due to complications early Saturday. He was an Army biologist.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan with daughter Aaradhya and dad Krishnaraj Rai. (Viral Bhayani (HT Photo))

He was visited by Aishwarya’s in-laws Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan while he was in hospital.

An Indian Express report quoted a source as saying that Aishwarya’s father was likely suffering from a recurrence of cancer. He was supposed to be discharged after a two-week stay in the hospital, but was recently shifted to the ICU.

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