Mallika Dua, who lost her mother Chinna Dua to COVID-19, writes a heartfelt letter

Dr. Padmavati Dua, the mother of comedian and actress Mallika Dua, died after a lengthy fight with Covid-19. Mallika announced the news via her Instagram account. On May 14, Padmavati, also known as Chinna Dua, was admitted to Gurgaon's Medanta Hospital. Vinod Dua, a journalist, was also at the same hospital as her. Padmavati had posted on her Instagram account about the news.

"She left us last night. My whole heart. My whole life. The only God I know. My Amma, I'm sorry I couldn't save you. You fought so hard, my mama. My precious. My heart. You're my whole life," she wrote. "It's not about my loss and grief. It's about a life cut short. I always knew I didn't deserve her. But she deserved to live. I don't know if I will ever be able to pray again," Mallika Dua added.

"Hi, all. Day before on May 13, I started having difficulty in breathing. My doc by listening to my voice said that i was going into cytokine storm & need monitoring. We were admitted to St Stephen's hospital on 13.5.21 but my condition progressed, requiring ICU but bed wasn't available there. Last night we got admitted to Medanta. Vinod is in the room on 5 Litre intermittent oxygen. I am on 15 Litre & breathless. It will take some time to recover. Need all good wishes, blessings & prayers of all. God bless you all always. Stay safe, stay home, stay healthy.", Chinna Dua informed her fans on Instagram.

"Good day . Hope you all are fine. At this stage we would all love miracles. However, one has to be practical & take one day at a time. Shraddha & saburi i.e faith & patience is the only way to tide over . So stability & status quo are to be thankful for which is how it is right now. There are samples taken in the middle of the night. Sleep is disturbed for medicines, sponging , meals & what nots leaving one exhausted at times. Hence the update gets delayed. By the grace of God, countless prayers, good wishes & blessings from family & friends like you all, Inshallah we hope to attain full recovery asap. Please continue with your prayers. God bless us all always. Loads of love to all," She added a week later.

Makeup Didi, Mallika Dua's Delhi-based character, is a prominent comedian. She began her career on social media and has since gone on to participate in comedy series such as 'LOL - Hassee Toh Phasee' and in many of AIB's older videos.