Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh ’s maternal grandfather, Dr Ram Hingorani, passed away at the age of 96 on Diwali. He breathed his last during Lakshmi Puja, on November 8. Sharing the news on social media, the actor’s family member remembered him with love, choosing to celebrate the long and happy life he had lived.
Ranveer shared a picture of him wearing a shirt, trousers and sunglasses, with a policeman helping him. But he voted. He’s a voter! My Rockstar Nana #EveryVoteCounts”. Recently, Ranveer and his actor-wife, Deepika Padukone, shared the first glimpse of their second daughter, Devi, during Dussehra.
The actor gave fans another glimpse of his grandfather’s spirit during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Despite the heat, his 93-year-old nana made sure to step out and cast his vote. He wrote, “93 yrs old. 93°F outside. The couple welcomed their first daughter, Dua, in September 2024.
During the promotions of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani in 2023, the actor had posted a video of his grandfather dancing along to the film’s popular song What Jhumka. At 93, he was clearly enjoying himself and even had a rather entertaining demand. Ranveer shared the pictures with the caption, “Nana is peak Rocky-ism! (bomb and fire emoticon) 93 and Rock(y)ing!!! Pralay went on floors in Mumbai in August 2026.
Ranveer has often spoken about his love for his maternal grandfather, occasionally sharing pictures and videos that gave fans a glimpse of their bond. The actor also shared pictures of the two together, with his nana wearing a Team Rocky T-shirt. On the work front, Ranveer has been enjoying the success of the Dhurandhar franchise and is now preparing for his next film, Pralay. Directed by Jai Mehta, the project is a survival thriller set in a post-apocalyptic Mumbai, where people are forced to fight for survival following a zombie outbreak. The film is particularly special for Ranveer as it marks his debut as a producer under his banner, Maa Kasam Films. He is backing the project alongside Birla Studios, led by Ananya Birla, and True Story Films, founded by Hansal Mehta and Sahil Saigal. The film also stars Kalyani Priyadarshan and marks her debut in Hindi cinema.
“Leave tikki bring Tequila for me”, he said in the video.
