Director Sudhir Mishra's father dies

Sudhir Mishra's father, Dr Devendra Nath Mishra, who was a "man of many talents" breathe his last on Thursday morning. The filmmaker took to social media to share the news of his irrepressible loss.

Mumbai: Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra's father, Devendra Nath Mishra, passed away on Thursday morning due to a heart ailment, the director confirmed.

Sudhir Mishra took to Twitter to share the news, writing that his father was a man of many talents.

"My Dad Dr Devendra Nath Mishra, passed away this morning. A Lucknow boy. Was many things.

• 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 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="

  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

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  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

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)," the filmmaker tweeted.

Director Anubhav Sinha tweeted that the last rites will be performed at Jogeshwari crematorium on Thursday evening here.

Filmmaker Nikkhil Advani said many were unaware of the contribution of the director's parents to film industry.

• 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 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="

  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

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  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

"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," he tweeted.

With inputs from PTI