Since the rumors began, Nimrat has faced significant backlash online, with netizens accusing her of being the cause of the supposed strain in Abhishek and Aishwarya’s relationship
Prolific filmmaker and talk show host Karan Johar, whose father founded the production company in the 1970s, will retain the remaining share and serve as executive chairman.
"In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say. But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly," Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Harry Styles said in the statement.
Minutes after the news of Payne's death broke, distraught fans -- most in their 20s and 30s -- gathered near the scene in the Argentine capital, where medical teams were at work.