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Mumbai: Actor Pankaj Tripathi's mother, Hemwanti Devi, passed away at the age of 89 at their ancestral home in Bihar's Belsand, Gopalganj, on Friday. The actor was by her side when the tragedy happened. The actor's family confirmed the news through a press release.
Pankaj's mother passed away in her sleep. She had been dealing with health issues for a while.
“We are deeply saddened to inform you of the passing of Shri Pankaj Tripathi’s beloved mother, Smt. 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," said the statement.
Last rites were conducted on Saturday. The actor's close family and friends attended the cremation. The family has requested privacy.
“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,' said the statement.
The actor has previously talked about his mother in an interview. Looking back at his National Award win for Mimi in 2021, he revealed that his mother had no idea of his popularity.
“My mother was here recently with me and forced us to send her back. She wants that simple life. The other day, she told me that someone had come home asking about me, and wondered if I was too popular. She still doesn't know what I do, and I don't even find the reason that she has to," said the actor in a 2024 interview. Pankaj lost his father, Pandit Banaras Tiwari, in 2023.
