MUMBAI: Filmmaker Kalpana Lajmi passed away in 2018 after a prolonged illness. Kalpana fought cancer of the kidneys and a severe case of urinary tract infection. Today, on her third death anniversary, her mother Lalitha Lajmi has revealed that during her daughter's difficult period, she received help from Alia Bhatt, her mother Soni Razdan, and Aamir Khan.

She said, "She [Kalpana Lajmi] had to undergo regular dialysis. Aamir Khan was the first person to offer help. He sent cheques directly into her account. Some other directors also contributed. Soni Razdan and Alia Bhatt paid for her dialysis till the very end. They were extremely close to Kalpana. In fact, Alia was born in front of her. I am deeply grateful to all those who helped. There were other expenses, too. Thankfully, her medical insurance was of great help."

Back in 2017, Kalpana had thanked the actors and fraternity for helping her out. She revealed that many including Indian Film and Television Directors' Association, Rohit Shetty, Karan Johar, Salman Khan, and Neena Gupta helped her during her worst time.

"I am thankful to my film fraternity for standing by me in this phase. Especially my mother, my brother and Shyam Benegal for their constant support," she had said.

Kalpana was in a relationship with music maestro Bhupen Hazarika.

Credits: SpotboyE