Sambalpur:24/1/21: Veteran Odia film actor Shanti Swarup Mishra passed away at a private nursing home here on Sunday.
Mishra had sustained critical injuries on head after falling down in his bathroom a couple of days back. He was admitted to a private nursing home in the city. However, he succumbed to the injuries while undergoing treatment.
Following his untimely demise, Odisha Cine Artiste Association has expressed deep anguish and offered condolences to the bereaved family.
Among Mishra’s prominent films are ‘Mana Akasha’ released in 1974 and ‘Krushna Sudama’ of 1976.Both the films were directed by Nitai Palit.
Meanwhile, a pall of gloom descended on the Odia film industry after the news of his death spread.