Shaukat Kaifi Passes Away: Priyanka Chopra Jonas with Brother Siddharth Chopra Visits Shabana Azmi’s Residence

Shabana Azmi’s mother Shaukat Kaifi passed away on November 22 (Friday) evening after suffering from cardiac arrest. Shaukat Kaifi was the wife of late Urdu poet and lyricist Kaifi Azmi.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas With Siddharth Chopra (Photo Credits: Yogen Shah)

Shabana Azmi’s mother Shaukat Kaifi passed away on November 22 (Friday) evening after suffering from cardiac arrest. The 93-year-old was also having age-related issues. Shaukat Kaifi was the wife of late Urdu poet and lyricist Kaifi Azmi. On knowing about her demise, there were many industry members who paid a visit at Shabana Azmi’s residence to offer last respects to the deceased and condolences to the family members. Priyanka Chopra Jonas and her brother Siddharth Chopra was spotted visiting Shabana Azmi’s residence today. Shaukat Kaifi Passes Away: Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Farhan Akhtar, Shibani Dandekar and Others Spotted outside Shabana Azmi’s Residence (View Pics).

Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Siddharth Chopra were spotted paying a visit at Shabana Azmi’s residence on Sunday afternoon. Other Bollywood members who were spotted yesterday at Shabana Azmi’s residence include Amitabh Bachchan, Urmila Matondkar, Rishi Kapoor, Rekha, Dimple Kapadia, Kiran Rao, among others. Shibani Dandekar was also seen along with beau Farhan Akhtar visiting the veteran actress’ residence. According to reports, Shaukat Kaifi was buried at the Sunni Kabristan in Versova suburbs, Mumbai. Shabana Azmi's Mother Shaukat Kaifi Passes Away at 93.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas With Siddharth Chopra

Priyanka Chopra Jonas With Siddharth Chopra (Photo Credits: Yogen Shah)

Javed Akhtar on Shaukat Kaifi’s health told PTI, “She was 93 and was having one problem after another. She was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. For certain days she was in the ICU and then she was out of ICU. It was all age related. Ultimately they brought her home. She wanted to come back to her own room where she stayed for a day or two and then passed away.” Shaukat Azmi is survived two children - Shabana Azmi and son Baba Azmi.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Nov 24, 2019 04:18 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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