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Pankaj Tripathi's Mother Hemwanti Devi Passes Away at 89 in Bihar

Actor Pankaj Tripathi's mother, Hemwanti Devi, has passed away at the age of 89. She died peacefully in her sleep at the family's hometown in Belsand, Bihar. The cremation was held on Saturday with close family members in attendance. The Tripathi family has requested privacy as they mourn this significant loss.

Key Points: Pankaj Tripathi's Mother Hemwanti Devi Passes Away in Bihar

  • Hemwanti Devi was 89 years old and had been unwell for some time
  • The cremation took place in Belsand with close family and friends present
  • This comes just over a year after the actor's father passed away in 2023
  • Pankaj Tripathi was by his mother's side during her final moments
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Pankaj Tripathi's mother passes away in actor's hometown, family mourns the loss

Actor Pankaj Tripathi's mother Hemwanti Devi passed away peacefully at age 89 in their family hometown of Belsand, Bihar. The family requests privacy during this time of mourning.

"She passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her loved ones - Family Statement"

Mumbai, Nov 2

Actor Pankaj Tripathi’s mother Hemwanti Devi has passed away. She left for the heavenly abode at the actor’s hometown, Belsand, in the Gopalganj district of Bihar.

The actor’s team shared a statement on the behalf of him and his family, notifying the press of their loss. Her cremation took place on Saturday in Belsand, in the presence of close family members, relatives, and friends.

They shared, “We are deeply saddened to inform you of the passing of Shri Pankaj Tripathi’s beloved mother, Hemwanti Devi, who left for her heavenly abode peacefully at the family’s hometown in Belsand, Gopalganj, Bihar, on Friday”.

“She was 89 years old and had been unwell for some time. She passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her loved ones. Pankaj Tripathi was by her side during her final moments. The Tripathi family is mourning this immense loss and humbly request everyone to keep Smt. Hemwanti Devi in their thoughts and prayers. The family also requests the media and well-wishers to respect their privacy during this period of grief and allow them time to mourn in peace”, they added.

Earlier, the actor’s father Pandit Banaras Tiwari, passed away on August 21, 2023, at their native village. At the time, Pankaj Tripathi was in Mumbai promoting ‘OMG 2’ and immediately traveled back to Bihar for the last rites.

The actor initially assisted his father, a priest and cultivator, before discovering his passion for acting during college theatre in Patna. A graduate of the National School of Drama (NSD), Tripathi moved to Mumbai, where he spent years in small roles before breaking through with ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ directed by Anurag Kashyap.

The actor is known for his effortless realism and grounded screen presence. He has delivered acclaimed performances in ‘Masaan’, ‘Newton’, ‘Stree’, ‘Mirzapur’, ‘Mimi’, and ‘OMG 2’.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Heartbreaking news 💔 Just last year he lost his father, and now his mother. Life can be so cruel sometimes. Pankaj sir comes across as such a grounded person, probably because of his humble beginnings and strong family values.
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Aditya G
While I understand the media's interest, I hope they respect the family's privacy request. Grief is a personal journey, especially in Indian families where the loss of a mother is considered the biggest void. Let them mourn in peace.
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Sarah B
Living to 89 surrounded by loved ones - what a blessed life she had. In our Indian culture, we believe parents who pass away peacefully have earned a special place in heaven. May her soul rest in peace.
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Karthik V
Pankaj Tripathi's journey from assisting his priest father in Bihar to becoming one of India's finest actors is truly inspiring. His parents must have been so proud of his achievements. Om Shanti to Hemwanti Devi ji.
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Michael C
The article mentions he was promoting OMG 2 when his father passed away last year. The timing is heartbreaking - having to balance professional commitments with personal loss. Shows the reality many working professionals face in India.

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