Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh’s family is mourning the loss of his maternal grandfather, Dr Ram Hingorani, who passed away at the age of 96 on Diwali, November 8. The news was confirmed by Ranveer’s cousin, Saumya Hingorani, who shared an emotional tribute along with photographs and videos celebrating her grandfather’s life. Her message offered a glimpse into the family’s grief while remembering a man whose long life was filled with love, memories and special moments with his grandchildren.
According to Saumya’s social media post, Dr Hingorani passed away peacefully during Lakshmi Puja on Diwali. Sharing the family’s loss on Tuesday, November 10, she chose to remember him not simply through the sadness of his passing but by celebrating the 96 years he had lived.
In her heartfelt message, Saumya wrote, “96 years young. A glorious life to be celebrated, not mourned.” She added that her grandfather had left the family on the auspicious occasion of Diwali to reunite with her grandmother. Recalling the timing of his passing, she described it as the golden hour of the day, during Lakshmi Puja.
Saumya also shared a deeply personal memory in her tribute, imagining her grandparents sitting together again and watching over their family. Thanking Dr Hingorani for everything he had given them, she called him the best grandfather in the world and ended her message with an affectionate request to save a scoop of ice cream for her. She signed off with the words, “Until we dance again. Hari Om.”
Ranveer Singh Had Shared Special Moments With His Nana
Dr Ram Hingorani was not just an important family figure for Ranveer Singh; he had also become familiar to many of the actor’s fans through the glimpses of their relationship shared on social media. Ranveer often spoke about his affection for his grandfather, whom he lovingly called his Nana.
One of their most memorable public moments came in 2023, during the promotions of Ranveer’s film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. The actor shared a video of his grandfather dancing to the film’s popular song What Jhumka?. At the time, Dr Hingorani was 93 years old and appeared full of energy as he enjoyed the music.
In the video, he was seen wearing a Team Rocky T-shirt and dancing enthusiastically. He even made a playful request, saying, “Leave tikki, bring tequila for me.” Ranveer was clearly amused by his grandfather’s lively personality and shared the moment with an affectionate caption: “Nana is peak Rocky-ism! 93 and Rock(y)ing!!!”
The video became a memorable example of the bond between the actor and his grandfather. Rather than presenting him only as an elderly family member, Ranveer’s post showed his fun-loving side and the warmth they shared. That light-hearted memory has taken on a more emotional significance following the news of his death.
Ranveer Singh Yet to Share a Public Reaction
Saumya’s tribute has brought attention to the loss within Ranveer Singh’s maternal family. While she shared several personal photographs and videos to remember Dr Hingorani, Ranveer had not issued a public statement about his grandfather’s passing on social media as of November 11.
For the family, Dr Ram Hingorani’s death marks the end of a 96-year-long journey, but the memories he created with his children and grandchildren remain an important part of his legacy. Saumya’s message reflects the way the family wants to remember him: not only with sadness, but also with gratitude for the years they spent together.
