Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh is mourning the loss of his maternal grandfather, Dr Ram Hingorani, who passed away at the age of 96 on Diwali, November 8. He reportedly breathed his last peacefully during the auspicious occasion of Lakshmi Puja, bringing an emotional moment for the actor’s family amid the festive celebrations.
The news was confirmed by Ranveer’s maternal cousin, Saumya Hingorani Thackeray, who shared a series of photographs and videos of her grandfather on social media. Accompanying the memories, she penned an emotional tribute celebrating his long and fulfilling life.
“96 years young. A glorious life to be celebrated, not mourned,” Saumya wrote. She revealed that her grandfather passed away peacefully on Diwali, adding that he could not have chosen a more auspicious time to bid farewell.
In her heartfelt message, Saumya also expressed her belief that her grandparents had reunited. She thanked Dr Hingorani for the love, memories and everything he had given the family, ending her note with an affectionate message asking him to save a scoop of ice cream for her.
Ranveer Singh shared a close and affectionate bond with his maternal grandfather, whom he fondly called his ‘Nana’. The actor had previously given fans glimpses of their relationship through social media posts and videos.
During the promotions of his 2023 film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Ranveer shared a video of his grandfather dancing enthusiastically to the film’s popular song ‘What Jhumka?’. At the age of 93, Dr Hingorani impressed fans with his energy and lively personality. Ranveer celebrated the moment by calling him his ‘Rockstar Nana’.
The actor also shared a photograph of his grandfather heading out to cast his vote during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, highlighting his enthusiasm for participating in the democratic process despite his age.
As of Wednesday, Ranveer Singh and his wife, Deepika Padukone, had not publicly shared a statement about the loss. Meanwhile, Saumya’s emotional tribute has drawn attention to the family’s cherished memories of Dr Ram Hingorani and the remarkable 96 years he lived.
