Actor Pankaj Tripathi father Pandit Banaras Tiwari passed away. He died due to age-related issues. The actor is currently on his way to his village in Gopalganj, Bihar.
Pankaj’s Tripathi team shared a statement that read, “It’s with a heavy heart to confirm that Pankaj Tripathi’s father, Pandit Banaras Tiwari is no more. He lived a wholesome life of 99 years. His last rites will be performed today amongst his close family. Pankaj Tripathi is currently on his way to his village in Gopalganj.
Pankaj Tripathi had previously shared in an interview with Hindustan Times that his father had desired for him to become a doctor. He noted that his upbringing in Gopalganj, Bihar, presented limited career options, mostly focusing on engineering or medical professions. The lack of well-developed roads in his village exemplified its remote location.
As Pankaj Tripathi bids farewell to his father, his journey from Gopalganj to the world of cinema takes on a poignant perspective, enriched by the memories and values instilled by his father’s presence.