Amidst the coronavirus lockdown and quarantine phase, we received the news that two days ago Salman Khan's nephew Abdullah Khan breathed his last and now we hear filmmaker Sudhir Mishra's father, Devendra Nath Mishra, passed away this morning, April 2 due to a heart ailment. The director took to Twitter and confirmed the sad demise.
Sudhir Mishra's Tweeted, "My Dad Dr Devendra Nath Misra, passed away this morning. A Lucknow boy. Was many things. "A Mathematician and went on to become a Professor of Mathematics, Sagar University, Jt. Education Advisor, Mini of Education, Dep Director CSIR, Head of MP Science and Technology and Vice-Chancellor BHU (sic),"
My Dad Dr DevendraNath Misra passed away this morning ,A Lucknow boy ,wasmany things . A Mathematician nwent 2become 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
— Sudhir Mishra (@IAmSudhirMishra) April 2, 2020
Director Anubhav Sinha tweeted that the last rites will be performed at Jogeshwari crematorium on Thursday evening here.
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
— Anubhav Sinha (@anubhavsinha) April 2, 2020
Soon after hearing the news, the industry came forward to support bereaved Sudhir Mishra.
Filmmaker Nikkhil Advani said many were unaware of the contribution of the director's parents to the film industry.
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. #RIPDNMishra @IAmSudhirMishra ?
— Nikkhil Advani (@nikkhiladvani) April 2, 2020
"Terrible news regarding the passing away of a gentleman, visionary thinker and teacher. Most don't realize 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. #RIPDNMishra," he tweeted.
May his soul rest in peace!
