Divyanka Tripathi Pays Tribute to Building Guard After Tragic Fire Incident
Actress Divyanka Tripathi mourns the loss of building guard, Dhannpat Uncle, who died in a fire just before Diwali.
Mumbai, November 10 (Daily Kiran) : Actress Divyanka Tripathi is mourning the loss of her building guard, known affectionately as Dhannpat Uncle, who tragically passed away in a fire that broke out just before Diwali. The incident, which occurred in her Mumbai residence, has left Divyanka and her family heartbroken.
On social media, Divyanka and her husband, actor Vivek Dahiya, expressed their grief over the loss. Reflecting on their memories, Divyanka recalled how Dhannpat was among the first to welcome their children when they brought them home for the first time. She shared her hopes of seeing him grow alongside their kids and create countless cherished moments together.
Recalling the fateful evening, Divyanka wrote, “We never imagined that those moments would remain only dreams. The night before Diwali and Vivek’s birthday, a devastating fire erupted in our building. We had planned to go out, but our plans kept getting postponed. Thankfully, we were home when the disaster struck, allowing us to evacuate safely with our children, family, and staff. For a moment, we thought we had escaped with just a frightening memory and some material losses. The news about Dhannpat Uncle was incredibly hard to accept. Even while we took refuge at a friend’s house, we held onto hope that it couldn’t be true.”
As Diwali approached, power was gradually restored, and gas supply and lifts resumed operations the following day after safety checks. However, the normalcy they sought was overshadowed by their loss. “The fire dimmed the light in our home that Diwali. The darkness left in our hearts by the loss of a precious life cannot be illuminated,” she wrote.
Divyanka took time to find words to talk about that night. “Dhannpat Uncle, you were never just our building guard; you were a part of our daily lives, someone we trusted, and a figure we envisioned in our children’s future.”
In her heartfelt message, she concluded, “We will miss you dearly, and when our son grows up, we will tell him about the kind man who welcomed him with blessings, a vital presence in our everyday lives. We must never take anyone’s presence for granted. May your soul rest in peace.”
