Actor and television host Maniesh Paul is mourning the loss of his mother, Urmil Paul, who passed away in Delhi on July 8, 2026, at the age of 77. The news was confirmed through an official statement issued by the actor’s team. Maniesh has not yet publicly addressed her demise.His team shared a statement that read, “With great grief, we regret to inform you that actor Maniesh Paul lost his 77-year-old mother today in Delhi.” They also appealed to fans to keep her in their prayers, adding, “We request you to please pray for the departed soul. May she rest in eternal peace.”Maniesh has always shared a close bond with his mother and often expressed his love for her through heartfelt posts on birthdays and Mother’s Day. Over the years, he has repeatedly acknowledged her role in shaping his personality and career.In 2025, on Mother’s Day, the actor looked back on his childhood and paid an emotional tribute to Urmil, describing her as the first person to prepare him for the stage and encourage his dreams. In his Instagram post, he wrote, “To my first ever makeup artist who dressed me for all my school competitions and made sure I win! To the first person who gave me the confidence to be what I am today MY MOTHER! paulurmil Happy Mother’s Day mummy! Love you to the moon and back. And also sending my wishes to all the mothers across the world!” (sic)A year earlier, despite his packed work schedule, Maniesh had travelled to Delhi to celebrate his mother’s birthday. After sharing glimpses of the trip on Instagram Stories, he posted a heartfelt birthday note that read, “A mother once told her son that one day he would share the stage with Mr.Bachchan!!!That day did come and the boy co-hosted KBC with Mr.Bachchan That’s the MOTHER…I am the son…Mr. Bachchan ko toh sab jaante hain That’s the power of a mother’s blessings…MY mother’s blessings HAPPY 75th BIRTHDAY, MUMMY paulurmil Thank you for bringing me into this world and letting me explore the world with so much freedom! I owe everything to you.“
