Television actors Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya recently escaped a fire at their residential building in Mumbai. The incident occurred on the night before Diwali, which also coincided with Vivek Dahiya’s birthday. The couple, who were home at the time with their five-month-old twin sons, family members, and staff, were able to detect the danger and evacuate the premises in time.
While the family managed to reach safety, the fire claimed the life of the building's security guard, identified as 56-year-old Dhanpat Mahatu. According to the Hindustan Times, the fire broke out in a 17th-floor apartment at Runwal Tower in Andheri West. The guard was discovered unconscious in the lift lobby and was declared dead due to smoke suffocation at Cooper Hospital at approximately 2 am on Sunday.
In a joint Instagram post shared on Tuesday, November 10, the couple expressed their grief over the loss. Divyanka Tripathi wrote that they had initially hoped the news of his death was untrue while they took refuge at a friend’s home. She described the guard, affectionately called “Dhanpat Uncle,” as someone who was part of their daily lives and had blessed their children when they were first brought home.
Following the incident, electricity in the building was restored on Diwali, while gas and lift services resumed the following day after safety checks were completed. The couple stated that they intend to tell their sons, Daivik and Vaidvik, about the kindness of the man who welcomed them home.
Key facts
- The fire occurred on the night before Diwali at Runwal Tower, located in Andheri West, Mumbai.
- The deceased guard, Dhanpat Mahatu, was 56 years old and died from smoke suffocation.
- Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya were at home with their family and five-month-old twin sons during the fire.
- The guard was declared dead at Cooper Hospital at around 2 am on Sunday.
- The couple welcomed their sons, named Daivik and Vaidvik, in May 2026.
Background
Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya first met on the set of the television show Yeh Hai Mohabbatein and were married in Bhopal on July 8, 2016.
Source: Hindustan Times, Indian Express
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