On Friday, B-town actress Priyanka Chopra lost her maternal grandmother. Madhu Jyotsna Akhouri passed away in her sleep with her family by her side. She celebrated her 94th birthday early this week. 

Piggy chops said, “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs Madhu Jyotsna Akhouri, our beloved mother and grandmother, freedom fighter, social activist, MLA, amongst other things. She was an amazing woman who lived a full life, filled with purpose and love".

she added, “She left us in her sleep, surrounded by her family and loved ones”.

The 33-year-old ‘Bajirao Mastani’ star said her grandmother will always be in her heart. “Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday,” Priyanka said. 

As per the reports, Priyanka has called off all her shoots and work commitments to spend time with her family in these moments of grief.