The news was shared late Tuesday night by Ranveer’s maternal cousin, Saumya Hingorani Thackeray, who posted a deeply emotional series of photographs and videos celebrating Dr. Hingorani’s vibrant spirit rather than dwelling solely on the grief. While Ranveer Singh and his wife, Deepika Padukone, have maintained private family silence and have not yet issued a public statement, fans and members of the film fraternity have flooded social media with condolences for the Dhurandhar actor.
Cousin Saumya Hingorani’s Heartfelt Diwali Tribute
Taking to Instagram on Tuesday evening, Saumya Hingorani Thackeray shared cherished family snapshots—including throwback frames featuring Ranveer Singh—and noted that Dr. Hingorani passed away during the golden hour of Lakshmi Puja, reuniting with his late wife (who passed away in 2018):
“96 years young. A glorious life to be celebrated, not mourned. My Dadu, Dr. Ram, peacefully left us on Diwali to go home to my Dadi. He couldn't have picked a more auspicious time – the golden hour of the day, during Lakshmi Puja. I bet the two of them are in their chairs sipping on a crisp whiskey, enjoying watching us together. Thank you for being the best Dadu in the world. Thank you for giving us everything. Save a scoop of ice cream for me. Until we dance again. Hari Om.”
Remembering Ranveer’s 'Rockstar Nana': Iconic Viral Moments
Ranveer Singh shared an exceptionally warm, playful bond with his maternal grandfather, frequently offering fans glimpses of Dr. Hingorani’s infectious zest for life:
"Leave Tikki, Bring Tequila": During the 2023 promotions of Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, a 93-year-old Dr. Hingorani became an overnight internet sensation. Wearing a custom "Team Rocky" T-shirt and dancing alongside Ranveer to "Jhumka Gira Re", he cheekily quipped on camera: “Tikki choro, tequila lao!” (Leave the tikki, bring tequila for me). Ranveer captioned the clip: “Nana is peak Rocky-ism! 93 and Rock(y)ing!!!”
Civic Duty at 93: During the sweltering heat of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Mumbai, Ranveer shared an inspiring photograph of his grandfather stepping out to cast his ballot with the assistance of police personnel. Praising his determination, the actor wrote: “93 yrs old. 93°F outside. But he voted. He's a voter! My Rockstar Nana #EveryVoteCounts.”
Family Milestones Witnessed
Dr. Hingorani lived to witness major personal and professional milestones in Ranveer’s life—from his blockbusters Padmaavat and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani to the historic box-office run of the Dhurandhar franchise in 2026. He also welcomed the newest generation of the Bhavnani-Padukone family, including Ranveer and Deepika’s elder daughter Dua (born September 2024) and their second daughter Devi, whose first glimpse the couple shared during Dussehra earlier this season.
As the Bhavnani and Hingorani families gather in Mumbai to honor his memory, tributes from admirers continue to pour in, celebrating a life defined by humor, warmth, and vitality.
