Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi's mother, Hemwanti Devi, has passed away in his hometown Belsand, in the Gopalganj district of Bihar. She was 89.

According to a statement from the actor's family, she was unwell for some time and died on October 31.

"She passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her loved ones. Pankaj Tripathi was by her side during her final moments," the statement added.

Her final rites were carried out on November 1, in Belsand in the presence of close family members, relatives, and friends.

Deeply mourning the immense loss, the family has urged the media and well-wishers to respect their privacy during the period of grief.

Tripathi was recently seen in the fourth season of Criminal Justice and Metro...In Dino.

Tripathi is also known for his roles in series like Sacred Games, Mirzapur, and Criminal Justice. Some of his major film credits include Gangs of Wasseypur, Bareilly Ki Barfi, Stree, Stree 2, Mimi, OMG 2, and Murder Mubarak, among others.

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