Prominent actor Divyanka Tripathi has expressed her deep sorrow following the death of her building guard, Dhanpat, who perished in a fire that erupted at her residential complex on the eve of Diwali. The incident occurred when Tripathi, her husband Vivek Dahiya, and their family, including their babies, were able to evacuate safely. However, the loss of Dhanpat, who had become an integral part of their lives, has left a profound impact on the family.
In a poignant social media post, Tripathi reminisced about Dhanpat Uncle's warm welcome and blessings when they brought their babies home. She also shared how they had envisioned him being part of their children's upbringing. "Some losses leave behind a silence that never quite goes away," she wrote, alluding to the void left by his passing.
The fire occurred unexpectedly on the night before Diwali, with Tripathi and her family having initially planned to step out but their plans being delayed. They were at home when the fire broke out, allowing them to evacuate in time with their babies, family members, and staff. Initially, they believed they had only escaped with a terrifying experience and material damage. However, the heartbreaking news of Dhanpat Uncle's demise left them devastated.
Despite the restoration of electricity on Diwali night and the return of gas supply and lifts the following day after safety checks, the family found it difficult to regain normalcy in their home. "The fire dimmed the lights of our home that Diwali, but the loss of a precious life left a darkness in our hearts that no amount of light can undo," Tripathi wrote.
Remembering Dhanpat as more than just an employee, Tripathi expressed the trust they had placed in him and their hopes for his presence in their children's lives. In her tribute, she referred to him as "part of our everyday lives, someone we trusted, someone we had imagined in our children’s tomorrow." She concluded by expressing her deep sadness, praying for his soul to rest in peace, and promising to share stories about him with their boys when they are old enough to understand.