<p>Actor Pankaj Tripathi lost his father Pandit Banaras Tiwari due to age related problems. He was 99. Many from the entertainment industry offered their condolences and support to Pankaj Tripathi. </p><p>The statement released by the on behalf of Pankaj Tripathi and his family reads: "It’s with a heavy heart to confirm that Pankaj Tripathi’s father, Pandit Banaras Tiwari is no more. He lived a wholesome life of 99 years. His last rites will be performed today amongst his close family. Pankaj Tripathi is currently on his way to his village in Gopalganj." (sic)</p><p>Tripathi's fans also expressed sadness on social media as news of actor's loss spread.</p><p>Akshay Kumar expressed his grief on Twitter.</p>.<p>The last rites will be performed in the presence of family in Tripathi's Belsand village in Gopalganj, Bihar.</p>
<p>Actor Pankaj Tripathi lost his father Pandit Banaras Tiwari due to age related problems. He was 99. Many from the entertainment industry offered their condolences and support to Pankaj Tripathi. </p><p>The statement released by the on behalf of Pankaj Tripathi and his family reads: "It’s with a heavy heart to confirm that Pankaj Tripathi’s father, Pandit Banaras Tiwari is no more. He lived a wholesome life of 99 years. His last rites will be performed today amongst his close family. Pankaj Tripathi is currently on his way to his village in Gopalganj." (sic)</p><p>Tripathi's fans also expressed sadness on social media as news of actor's loss spread.</p><p>Akshay Kumar expressed his grief on Twitter.</p>.<p>The last rites will be performed in the presence of family in Tripathi's Belsand village in Gopalganj, Bihar.</p>
