BREAKING: Paatal Lok Actor Jaideep Ahlawat's Father Dies, Actor Requests Privacy To 'Cope With Profound Loss'

Jaideep Ahlawat, best known for his roles in Paatal Lok and Raazi is going though a tough time. The actor lost his father on January 14. As per reports, he rushed to the National Capital, where his family resides, for the last rites. In the time of grief, Jaideep shared an official statement requesting privacy.

Jaideep Ahlawat issues a statement on his father's demise

The father of acclaimed actor Jaideep Ahlawat left for his heavenly abode today on 14th January 2025. According to reports, the Paatal Lok actor has left for Delhi for the last rites. Requesting privacy during this difficult time, Jaideep Ahlawat's team released an official statement that read, "We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Jaideep Ahlawat's beloved father. He departed for his heavenly abode surrounded by family and love. Jaideep and his family request privacy during this difficult time as they cope with their profound loss. We thank you for your understanding and prayers."

After learning about the death of Jaideep's father, many fans on social media paid condolences to him. "May God give strength to you and your family," a social media user wrote. Earlier on Tuesday, Jaideep was spotted at Delhi airport as he came from Mumbai to be with his family. The last rites of Jaideep Ahlawat's father will take place in his hometown Haryana .

When Jaideep Ahlawat spoke about his father 

Jaideep Ahlawat has always been vocal about his humble upbringing. The actor has often shared stories about his families and stressed how they played a role in his career over time. In an interview with Saurabh Sachdeva, the actor specially spoke about his father.

He shared that his father had a special role when he decided to pursue a career in acting. He recalled his father immediately giving him permission to pursue a degree at Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) saying,  “He said ‘What will happen? At best, if he fails, he will take up farming’”. Jaideep Ahlawat is best known for his roles in films like Maharaj, Jaane Jaan, Three of Us, Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar, Raazi among others. He rose to fame after he appeared in the lead role of the 2020 web series Paatal Lok.