Ranveer Singh’s Grandfather Dr Ram Hingorani Dies at 96 on Diwali
Ranveer Singh's maternal grandfather Dr Ram Hingorani passed away peacefully at 96 on Diwali. Cousin Saumya Hingorani Thackeray shared an emotional tribute.
Ranveer Singh’s maternal grandfather, Dr Ram Hingorani, passed away on Diwali at the age of 96. His cousin Saumya Hingorani Thackeray shared the news with a tribute that asked the family, and fans, to celebrate the long life he lived.
A peaceful exit during Lakshmi Puja
Saumya wrote that Dr Hingorani died quietly during Lakshmi Puja, a moment she described as especially meaningful. In her words, he “couldn’t have picked a more auspicious time – the golden hour of the day, during Lakshmi Puja.”
She added that she imagined him reunited with his late wife: “I bet the two of them are in their chairs sipping on a crisp whiskey, enjoying watching us together.”
Why fans felt close to Dr Ram
Ranveer Singh did not keep this relationship private. Over the years, he shared enough small moments for fans to recognise his “Nana-G” as a regular part of his world.
- In August 2020, Ranveer posted a photo of Dr Ram wearing a cap, oversized sunglasses and a gold chain, captioning it simply “Nana-G.”
- In August 2023, during promotions for Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, he shared photos and videos of his grandfather, then 93, including a clip of the two dancing to “Jhumka Gira Re.”
Those clips made the bond real for fans, and many now remember Dr Hingorani as a warm presence rather than a distant relative of a star.
A tribute built on gratitude
Saumya’s note began with a refusal to frame 96 years as only a loss: “96 years young. A glorious life to be celebrated, not mourned.” She called him the “best Dadu in the world” and closed with: “Save a scoop of ice cream for me. Until we dance again. Hari Om.”
The family has not asked for public attention in the usual way. Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have not issued a statement so far, leaving Saumya’s words as the family’s principal public message.
For Bollywood watchers, this is a quieter piece of celebrity news. It matters because Ranveer Singh has repeatedly placed his grandfather at the centre of his public joy, and because the family chose to speak about death as a return rather than an absence. That framing, especially on Diwali, gives the loss its own gentle warmth.
Source: bollywoodHungama.com
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