Manoj Bajpayee pays tribute to 'iron lady, alpha woman' late mom Geeta Devi: ‘She taught me value of never giving up'

Manoj Bajpayee has remembered his late mother Geeta Devi and penned a note. Praising his mother, Manoj said that she taught him the value of never giving up in the face of the most traumatic circumstances.

Actor Manoj Bajpayee has penned a long note as he paid tribute to his late mother Geeta Devi. Taking to Instagram on Monday, Manoj called her 'an iron lady' and 'an alpha woman'. Manoj also said that her words of encouragement will always remain with him. The actor also called himself a reflection of his mother. He also recalled how she taught him the value of ‘never giving up in the face of the most traumatic circumstances'. Geeta Devi died at the age of 80 last week

Manoj Bajpayee's mother died on Thursday morning.

He wrote, "A tribute to an IRON LADY, my Mother! That’s what I call her! A Mother of six children and wife to the most gentleman farmer! She protected her family from all the evil eyes and intentions of this unforgiving world and supported her husband in fulfilling every child’s needs while sacrificing her own dreams. She was an alpha woman who ruled her world with an unflinching eye! Wish I could go back in time to see my mother grow into the amazing strong-headed individual that she was!"

"She taught me the value of never giving up in the face of the most traumatic circumstances and fight it out till the sun sets! Her efforts, sacrifices, selfless love, & hard work has shaped what we have become today. She is a forever friend who has been a pillar of strength every step of the way," he added.

"Your love and spirit continue to serve as a guiding force for the entire family, MAI! You and Babuji will always reside in our hearts. I have been so blessed and fortunate to have you as my mother. Mai, until we meet again. My mother, Smt Geeta Devi, passed away on the 8th Dec 22 at the age of 80. Please keep her in your prayers, Om Shanti (folded hands emoji)," concluded the post,

Last week, Manoj's mother Geeta died after a brief illness at a hospital. According to the actor's spokesperson, she was not keeping well for around 20 days. Manoj's father RK Bajpayee died last year in October in Delhi.