Bengaluru: Saroja Sanjeev (86), mother of actor Kichcha Sudeep, passed away yesterday morning at a private hospital here where she was admitted following age-related health complications.

Saroja was said to be battling health issues for the past few years and her condition deteriorated in the last few days. According to sources, Sudeep was by his mother’s side during her final moments.

Her body was brought to the actor’s JP Nagar residence, where arrangements were made for relatives, friends and well-wishers to pay their last respects. Last rites were held at Wilson Garden crematorium yesterday.