A Heartfelt Tribute to My Mother: A True Pillar of Love and Strength

Actor Sudeep Kiccha, deeply saddened by the loss of his mother, took to social media to share an emotional post. He expressed his grief and fond memories of his mother, reflecting on the profound impact she had on his life.

My mother was the most unbiased, loving, forgiving, caring, and giving person in my life. She was **valued** because she was my true god, present by my side in human form. She was **celebrated** as my festival, my teacher, my well-wisher, and my first fan who loved even the worst of my work. She is now **cherished** as a beautiful memory.

I cannot express the pain I feel at this moment. I struggle to accept the void left by her passing and to come to terms with this heartbreaking reality. Everything changed in just 24 hours.

Every morning, my day started with her text at 5:30 AM, "Good morning, kanda." On Friday, 18th October, I received her last message. The next day, for the first time in years, I didn’t see her text when I woke up while on set for Bigg Boss. I sent her my usual morning message and intended to call her to check if everything was okay. However, discussions about Saturday’s episode consumed my time, and just before I stepped on stage, I received a call saying she had been hospitalized. I immediately spoke to my sister at the hospital and the doctors, then proceeded with the shoot. While I was on stage, I received the devastating news that she was in critical condition. 

For the first time in my life, I felt completely helpless. While handling the show’s issues, my mind was filled with fear about my mother’s condition. Despite this, I managed to complete the episode with calm, a testament to the principles my mother taught me—staying committed to my responsibilities even in chaos.

After the shoot, I rushed to the hospital, only to find that my mother had been put on a ventilator just minutes before I arrived. I never got to see her conscious again. She fought until early Sunday morning before passing away. Everything changed within a few hours. The same mother who hugged me tightly before I left for the shoot was gone in no time.

This harsh reality will take time to sink in. My mother was a great soul, and I will miss her deeply. I take comfort in the thought that her passing on an auspicious day was nature's and God's way of bringing her to a place of peace.

I want to thank everyone who paid their respects and those who reached out through messages and social media. Your kindness means the world to me.

My mother, the most precious pearl of my life, is gone. I’m sure she is now in a peaceful place.  

"Rest well, amma. I love you and miss you terribly."  

- Deepu