Actor and television host Maniesh Paul mourns the death of his mother Urmil Paul, who died in Delhi on July 8, 2026, at the age of 77. The news was confirmed through an official statement released by the actor’s team. Maniesh has not publicly announced his death.His team shared a statement that read, “With great sadness, we regret to inform you that actor Maniesh Paul passed away his 77-year-old mother today in Delhi.” They also asked fans to keep him in their prayers, adding, “We ask you to please pray for the departed soul. May he rest in eternal peace.”Maniesh has always shared a close relationship with his mother and has always expressed his love for her through heartfelt posts on birthdays and Mother’s Day. Over the years, he has repeatedly acknowledged his role in shaping his personality and career.In 2025, on Mother’s Day, the actor returned to his childhood and paid an emotional tribute to Urmil, describing her as the first person who prepared him for the stage and encouraged his dreams. In her Instagram post, she wrote, “To my very first makeup artist who dressed me for all my school competitions and made sure I won! To the first person who gave me the confidence to be who I am today MY MOTHER! paulurmil Happy Mother’s Day mummy! Love you to the moon and back. And also send my wishes to all the mothers across the world!” (sic)A year ago, despite his busy work schedule, Maniesh traveled to Delhi to celebrate his mother’s birthday. After sharing glimpses of the trip on Instagram Stories, she posted a heartfelt birthday note that read, “A mother told her son that one day he would share the stage with Mr.Bachchan!!!The day did come and the boy co-hosted KBC with Mr.Bachchan That’s the MOTHER…I’m the son…Mr. Bachchan ko toh sab jaante hain my mother. 75th BIRTHDAY, MUMMY paulurmil Thank you for bringing me into this world and allowing me to explore the world with great freedom I owe you everything!“