Fire in Divyanka Tripathi's Mumbai building kills watchman Dhanpat; actor and family escape

A major fire broke out in the Mumbai building where actor Divyanka Tripathi lives, a night before Diwali. On November 7, Divyanka, her husband Vivek Dahiya, their twin children, other members of the household and domestic staff were all in the building. All of them got out safely, but the building's watchman, known as Dhanpat Uncle, died in the fire.

Divyanka and Vivek recently revealed their children's names as Daivik and Vaidvik. Dhanpat Uncle was among those who blessed the children after their birth. The couple are deeply moved by his death. Divyanka expressed her grief in a social media post. On November 10, she also posted videos of the fire on Instagram.

The day was the one before Vivek's birthday. The family had planned to go out, but the plan kept getting postponed for one reason or another. Everyone therefore stayed at home, and the fire broke out just then.

As soon as they learned of the fire, Divyanka and Vivek picked up the young children, took the family members and staff with them and rushed downstairs. Outside, they first felt that their lives had been saved and that everything else would be fine. A little later, however, news arrived that shook everyone.

The news was that the building's security guard, Dhanpat Uncle, had died in the fire. Divyanka and Vivek could not believe it. They were staying at a friend's house at the time and sat there praying that the news would prove false. But it was true.

In her post, Divyanka shared several memories of Dhanpat Uncle. She said that when they first brought their twins home, he was among the first to welcome and bless them. He was not just the building's watchman but a part of their daily life, and they trusted him completely. The couple had dreamt that the children would grow up and Dhanpat Uncle would play with them and make them laugh, but that now remained only a dream.

Divyanka began the post with deeply emotional words. She wrote, "Some losses leave an emptiness in life that never fills."

On Diwali, power to the building returned gradually. After a thorough inspection, the gas supply and lifts were also restored. The home was lit again. But Divyanka said that even if the lamps at home are lit, they have lost a precious person, and this grief will never go away.

People have responded to Divyanka's post with an outpouring of affection. Many are paying tribute to Dhanpat Uncle and offering support to Divyanka's family.