Kishori 'Amma' will be sorely missed: Shah Rukh Khan

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Wednesday mourned the death of his "Swades" co-star Kishori Ballal, saying the veteran actor will be "sorely missed" by him.

Ballal passed away on Tuesday due to age-related ailments at a private hospital in Bengaluru. She was 82.

In a Twitter post, Shah Rukh recalled how during the film's shooting the veteran actor used to "reprimand" him for smoking.

"May her soul rest in peace. Kishori Amma' will be sorely missed. Especially how she used to reprimand me for smoking. May Allah look after her," Shah Rukh posted alongside a still from the 2004 movie.

Ballal had portrayed Kaveri Amma, a motherly figure to Shah Rukh's Mohan Bhargava in Ashutosh Gowariker's "Swades".

Gowariker had also posted a tribute to the veteran actor on Twitter.

"Heartbroken! Terribly sad about the passing away of #KishoriBallal ji. Kishori ji... you will be remembered for your generously kind, warm and affable persona! And your unforgettable performance as #Kaveriamma in #Swades !! You .