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Ranveer Singh’s grandfather Dr Ram Hingorani dies at 96
Dr Ram Hingorani, Ranveer Singh’s maternal grandfather, died at 96 on Diwali during Lakshmi Puja.
Singh’s cousin Saumya Hingorani shared the news in a social media tribute with family photos and videos.
She described her grandfather’s final moments as peaceful and celebrated his long life.
The family is remembering him as a beloved grandfather, whom they called Dadu.
Singh has previously shared memories of their close bond, including videos of them dancing together.
Singh and his wife Deepika Padukone have not publicly commented on the death.
Ranveer Singh’s maternal grandfather, Dr Ram Hingorani, died at the age of 96.
His cousin Saumya Hingorani shared the news and paid tribute to him on social media.
Hingorani died on Diwali during Lakshmi Puja, according to his family.
Saumya described his life as one to celebrate and recalled their time together.
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone had not publicly commented on the death, according to the Times of India.
- Who
- Dr Ram Hingorani, Ranveer Singh’s maternal grandfather, died at 96.
- What
- His death was announced by his cousin Saumya Hingorani, who shared a tribute.
- When
- On Diwali, November 8, 2026, according to Hindustan Times.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Ranveer Singh shared a photograph of his grandfather and captioned it Nana-G.
Ranveer shared videos of his grandfather dancing and joking during promotions for Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.
Ranveer shared a photograph of his grandfather after he voted in the Lok Sabha elections.
Dr Ram Hingorani died on Diwali during Lakshmi Puja, according to Hindustan Times.
Saumya Hingorani shared a tribute to her grandfather on social media, according to Hindustan Times.
- Name
- Dr Ram Hingorani
- Age
- 96
- Family connection
- Ranveer Singh’s maternal grandfather
- Date of death
- November 8, 2026, according to Hindustan Times
- Occasion
- Diwali, during Lakshmi Puja
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What people are saying
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.
Thank you for being the best Dadu in the world.
93 yrs old. 93°F outside. But he voted. He’s a voter! My Rockstar Nana #EveryVoteCounts