As reported earlier today, comedian Ali’s mother Zaithun Bibi breathed her last in Rajahmundry in the morning. She had been suffering from an age-related illness.

Pawan Kalyan has extended sincerest condolences to the bereaved family. "I know how much Ali loves his mother. When I came to know the news, I was saddened. May Bibi ji's soul rest in peace," the Jana Sena chief said.

Pawan and Ali were thick friends until differences arose between them earlier this year. In a public rally, Pawan said, "Ali garu is very passionate about doing good for the society (sarcasm). His own brother, Khayyum, once came to me and introduced me to a relative. He requested me to give him a Jana Sena ticket. I don't know why Ali garu had a change of heart in the meantime. He went to YSRCP despite me giving a ticket to his relative (in Narasaraopet). Why this fakery? He feared that I won't win this election. He thought that Jaganmohan Reddy garu would win. Is this what friendship is all about? That's why I don't believe anybody. I believe only you people."

A day later, Ali released a video message and said that he was deeply hurt by Pawan's comments. Ali has been a member of the YCP.

శ్రీ ఆలీ కుటుంబానికి ప్రగాఢ సానుభూతి - @PawanKalyan pic.twitter.com/1COQXaOqBQ

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