MUMBAI: It is a moment of sorrow for Madhuri Dixit-Nene and her family. The actress’ father – Shankar R Dixit – passed away on the wee hours of Friday morning. He was 91 years old.

Madhuri Dixit-Nene and her family were by his bedside as he breathed his last in his sleep.

The funeral was held yesterday at a crematorium in Oshiwara. A prayer meeting will be organised in a day or two.

Madhuri Dixit-Nene thanked everyone for their prayers. She said, “We’ll miss him but we know he lived a full life. We thank all those who have offered their condolences and prayers.”