Divyanka Tripathi mourns guard who blessed her babies, died in fire on Diwali eve

Actor Divyanka Tripathi has shared an emotional tribute to her building guard, Dhanpat, who died in a fire that broke out at her residential building on the night before Diwali. While Divyanka, her husband Vivek Dahiya and their family managed to evacuate safely with their babies, the incident left them mourning the loss of someone who had become an important part of their everyday lives.In a heartfelt social media post, Divyanka recalled how Dhanpat Uncle was among the first people to welcome and bless their babies when they brought them home. She also shared how the family had imagined him being part of their children's growing-up years."Some losses leave behind a silence that never quite goes away," she wrote.Recalling the night of the fire, Divyanka said she and her family had planned to step out but their plans kept getting delayed. They were at home when the fire broke out, which helped them notice the danger in time and evacuate with their babies, family members and staff. Initially, the family believed they had escaped with only a frightening experience and material damage. However, they were devastated when they learnt about Dhanpat Uncle's death. Divyanka said she and Vivek struggled to accept the news and continued hoping it was not true, even after taking shelter at a friend's home.The actor also shared that electricity was gradually restored as Diwali arrived, while the gas supply and lifts were brought back the following day after safety checks. However, the return of basic services did little to bring normalcy back to the building. "The fire dimmed the lights of our home that Diwali, but the loss of a precious life left a darkness in our hearts that no amount of light can undo," she wrote.Remembering the guard's place in their lives, Divyanka said he was much more than an employee of the building. She spoke about the trust they had in him and how they had pictured him being around as their children grew up.Addressing him in her tribute, she wrote, "Dhanpat Uncle, you were never just the guard of our building. You were part of our everyday lives, someone we trusted, someone we had imagined in our children’s tomorrow."“We will miss you deeply,” she added, praying for his soul to rest in peace.Divyanka added that she and Vivek would tell their boys about the kind man who welcomed them home with his blessings when they were old enough to understand. She also urged people not to take the presence of those around them for granted.- Ends