Diwali turned into a heartbreaking occasion for television actress Divyanka Tripathi and her family after a tragic fire claimed the life of their building's security guard. Although Divyanka, her husband Vivek Dahiya, their children, family members and household staff managed to escape safely, the incident left them devastated by the loss of a person who had become an important part of their everyday lives.

The guard, affectionately known as Dhanpat Uncle, was reportedly the building's main security guard. Remembering him, Divyanka shared an emotional tribute on social media, describing the deep personal loss her family is struggling to come to terms with.

Divyanka remembers the man who welcomed her children

In her emotional post, Divyanka explained that Dhanpat Uncle was much more than a security guard to her family. He was someone they trusted and had grown deeply attached to over time.

She recalled the day she brought her newborn children home. Dhanpat Uncle was among the people waiting to welcome the little ones and bless them.

The actress wrote that he had become a part of their daily routine and someone they imagined would remain connected to her children's lives as they grew up.

His sudden death has therefore left a void that the family feels will be difficult to fill.

Family escaped the fire, but tragedy struck

Recalling the night of the incident, Divyanka revealed that the family had been planning to leave their home, but their departure was delayed for various reasons.

They were still inside the building when the fire broke out. Realising the danger, the family quickly evacuated along with their children and household staff.

Initially, they believed they had escaped a frightening incident and were mainly concerned about the damage to their belongings. However, the news of Dhanpat Uncle's death changed everything.

Divyanka and Vivek were reportedly devastated. Even after taking shelter at a friend's home, they continued hoping that the heartbreaking news was not true.

“The darkness in our hearts cannot be removed”

Divyanka also shared how the building gradually began returning to normal after the fire. Electricity was restored, followed by other essential services such as gas supply and elevators after safety checks.

But for the family, the return of basic facilities could not bring back the sense of normalcy they had lost.

In her tribute, the actress expressed that although the fire may have dimmed the lights of their home during Diwali, the loss of a precious life had created a darkness in their hearts that no celebration could erase.

Divyanka promises to tell her children about Dhanpat Uncle

One of the most emotional parts of her message was her promise to remember Dhanpat Uncle through her children.

She said that when her sons grow old enough to understand, she will tell them about the person who welcomed them home with blessings when they were newborns.

Divyanka's message also carried a reminder to value the people who quietly become part of our everyday lives. Her tribute has highlighted how a person who may appear to be performing an ordinary job can hold a deeply meaningful place in a family's life.

For Divyanka and Vivek, this Diwali will remain marked not just by the frightening fire, but by the heartbreaking loss of someone they considered part of their family.