Kiran Rao mourns loss of pet cat Miri

Filmmaker Kiran Rao mourned the loss of her beloved pet cat Miri on Sunday. The filmmaker called her as a “hella cool cat” and said that she is now “resting in peace” at their farm, surrounded by birdsong.

The Laapata Ladies director shared an emotional tribute to Miri on her social media account, and recalled her playful personality and described her as a “consummate hunter” who loved chasing birds and other creatures. “Miri Cat left us to yesterday to bask in eternal sunshine and have an endless supply of birds and critters to chase. She was one hella cool cat,” Rao wrote.

She added, “Named for her peppery coat, Miri was a consummate hunter who liked to drink from nice glasses, and used the elevator to travel up and down in the building. She had the softest-ever coat, and generously collected her hafta of scratches and brushing from all of us and anyone who passed through the house. And what she loved doing most was lying around in dappled sunlight, stretched out like the queen that she was... She has our hearts forever.”

She further wrote, “Miri is now resting in peace on our farm, surrounded by birdsong.” The emotional post comes a day after Rao, ex-husband and Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan and their son Azad Rao Khan were spotted outside a pet clinic in Mumbai. On Saturday, a video of the family leaving a pet clinic has surfaced online, with Azad appearing visibly emotional as Aamir was seen carrying a pet carrier.