Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra’s Father And Academician, Dr Devendranath Misra, Passes Away

Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra’s father and former Vice Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University, Dr. Devendra Misra passed away today morning in Mumbai. He reportedly died due to heart ailments. Sudhir Mishra took to Twitter to share the sad news. He wrote, "My Dad Dr Devendra Nath Misra passed away this morning. A Lucknow boy, was many things. A Mathematician n went 2 become a Professor of Mathematics, Sagar University, Jt. Education Advisor, Mini of Education, Dep. Director CSIR, Head of MP Science n Technology n Vice. Chancellor BHU (sic)."

He was an eminent academician and as the filmmaker has mentioned in another tweet, he was his’teacher and friend’ who he’ll miss.

Many other celebs also mourned the loss. Director Anubhav Sinha and Nikkhil Advani expressed their condolences. Anubhav Sinha wrote, “Sudhir Bhai lost his father this morning to a heart ailment. Deep condolences. Last rites to be performed at 5 this evening at Jogeshwari. @IAmSudhirMishra (sic).”

Nikkhil Adavni tweeted, “Terrible news regarding the passing away of a gentleman, visionary thinker and teacher. Most don’t realise the contribution of Sudhir’s parents to the film industry of today. They opened their house and hearts for all dreamers that walked into it.”

Rest in peace, Dr. DN Misra and we hope Sudhir Mishra finds the strength to deal with this immense loss.