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. Taking to his Twitter, the ace director wrote, 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"
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. 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.”