Actor Hina Khan’s father died in Mumbai on April 20. Though the family is yet to release a statement, it is reported that he died of cardiac arrest. Soon after the news broke, many TV stars took to social media to pay condolences.

Kanchi Singh, Hina’s co-star from ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’,  was the first to announce the news of Hina’s father’s death on social media. “Unbelievable! RIP uncle. My heartfelt condolences to the entire family,” she wrote along with a photo of father and daughter.

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Eijaz Khan, who was one of the contestants on the TV reality show Bigg Boss 14, where Hina Khan appeared as one of the ‘seniors,’  wrote, “Sorry for your loss Hina. Inna lilla hi wa inna ilayihi rajioon. Khuda unko jannat naseeb farmaaye,” he tweeted.

Nikki Tamboli, another contestant from ‘Bigg Boss 14’, tweeted, “I was so sorry to hear about your father’s passing. I know this is a very sad and difficult time for you and your family. No matter wherever he is, he’ll always be watching over you. He will stay with you forever. My deepest condolences to you and your family.”

Actor Hiten Tejwani also paid his condolences on Twitter.

The actor, who was in her hometown Srinagar when her father died, has now returned to Mumbai.