Pankaj Tripathi's mother, Hemwanti Devi, died on Friday at age 89 in Belsand village within Bihar's Gopalganj district. The performer remained with her through her final hours as she passed away during sleep at the family residence. Relatives conducted funeral rites on Saturday.
A statement from representatives described her departure as peaceful after an extended period of declining health. The family asked for privacy while grieving and requested that supporters remember her through prayers. Media outlets received requests to honor their need for solitude during mourning.
Tripathi previously lost his father, Pandit Banaras Tiwari, on Aug. 21, 2023. The actor rushed from Mumbai promotional duties for OMG 2 back to his ancestral home for ceremonies. His father worked as both a priest and a farmer before Tripathi pursued performance arts. College theater experiences in Patna sparked his interest in acting, leading him to graduate from the National School of Drama. Years of minor parts in Mumbai preceded his breakthrough role in Gangs of Wasseypur under Anurag Kashyap's direction. His subsequent work in productions like Masaan, Newton, Stree, Mirzapur, Mimi and OMG 2 established his reputation for authentic portrayals.
A statement from representatives described her departure as peaceful after an extended period of declining health. The family asked for privacy while grieving and requested that supporters remember her through prayers. Media outlets received requests to honor their need for solitude during mourning.
Tripathi previously lost his father, Pandit Banaras Tiwari, on Aug. 21, 2023. The actor rushed from Mumbai promotional duties for OMG 2 back to his ancestral home for ceremonies. His father worked as both a priest and a farmer before Tripathi pursued performance arts. College theater experiences in Patna sparked his interest in acting, leading him to graduate from the National School of Drama. Years of minor parts in Mumbai preceded his breakthrough role in Gangs of Wasseypur under Anurag Kashyap's direction. His subsequent work in productions like Masaan, Newton, Stree, Mirzapur, Mimi and OMG 2 established his reputation for authentic portrayals.
