Pankaj Tripathi’s mother Hemwanti Devi passes away at 89

Pankaj Tripathi's mother passed away

Veteran actor Pankaj Tripathi’s mother, Smt. Hemwanti Devi recently passed away on October 30. She was 89 years old. She had been unwell for a while.

The actor’s mother passed away quietly in the family's hometown of Belsand, Gopalganj, Bihar.

The actor’s team has issued an official statement revealing the death of his mother. The statement said that she passed away in her sleep, surrounded by her loved ones.

According to a statement released by the actor's team, Pankaj Tripathi was present when she passed away, and the cremation was held in Belsand on Saturday, November 1, 2025, in front of close friends, family, and relatives. The actor has requested privacy during this difficult time.

The statement reads, “We are deeply saddened to inform you of the passing of our beloved mother, Smt. Hemwanti Devi. She lived a long and fulfilling life, and her blessings and memories will remain with us forever.”

The statement added, “We humbly request everyone to keep her in their thoughts and prayers. We also request the media and well-wishers to respect our privacy during this period of grief and allow us time to mourn in peace.”

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The actor has frequently talked positively about his strong ties to his Bihar heritage and the morals his parents taught him.

The actor’s loss came soon after his father, Pandit Banaras Tiwari, passed away on August 21, 2023. At the time, Pankaj Tripathi was promoting OMG 2 in Mumbai, but he quickly returned to Bihar for his father's funeral.