Actor Pankaj Tripathi is mourning the loss of his mother, Hemwanti Devi, who passed away on Friday at the family’s ancestral home in Belsand, Gopalganj, Bihar. She was 89 years old and had been unwell for some time. According to a statement released by the family, she passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her loved ones, with Pankaj by her side during her final moments.
The Tripathi family shared an official note expressing their grief: “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.”
Her last rites were performed in Belsand on Saturday, attended by close family members, relatives, and friends. The family has requested privacy during this difficult time, adding in their statement: “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.”
This is another personal loss for the actor, who also lost his father, Pandit Banaras Tiwari, in 2023, at the age of 99. Known for his humility and deep connection to his roots, Pankaj Tripathi has often spoken about the influence his parents had on his life and career.
As the film fraternity and fans extend their condolences, the Tripathi family continues to grieve privately in their hometown—a place that, for Pankaj, remains the emotional heart of his journey from Bihar to Bollywood.