Actor Pankaj Tripathi’s mother, Smt. Hemwanti Devi, passed away peacefully at the family’s ancestral home in Belsand, Gopalganj, Bihar, on Friday. She was 89 and had been unwell for some time.
As shared by the family, she passed away in her sleep, surrounded by her loved ones. A statement from Pankaj Tripathi’s team mentioned that the actor was with her during her final moments. Her cremation was held on Saturday (November 1, 2025) in Belsand, attended by close family members, relatives, and friends.
The actor’s team issued a statement that read, “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.”
It added, “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 cremation took place on Saturday in Belsand, in the presence of close family members, relatives, and friends.”
Seeking privacy and prayers in these mourning days, the statement read, “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.”
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