Key facts
- Urmil Paul, Maniesh Paul's mother, has died
- She was 76 years old
- Maniesh Paul is a prominent Indian television host and actor
Urmil Paul, mother of popular television host and actor Maniesh Paul, passed away at the age of 76. The Indian Express reported the news on Friday evening, with the entertainment community quickly extending condolences to the grieving family.
Maniesh Paul has been a mainstay of Indian television for over two decades, best known for hosting high-profile award shows, the reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, and his vibrant presence across Bollywood events. His closeness to his family, and to his mother in particular, has been a thread he has often spoken about in interviews and on social media.
Urmil Paul's passing comes as a significant personal blow to the entertainer who has rarely been far from the public eye. Details of the circumstances of her passing were not immediately disclosed.
The loss is a reminder of the private lives that lie behind public personas, and the entertainment industry has been swift in offering its sympathies to Maniesh Paul and his family during this difficult time.