The sister of the chief minister of Odisha, Gita Mehta, was a well-known author and filmmaker who passed away on Saturday in New Delhi.
She left behind her son when she passed away at the age of 80.
She was raised in India and attended the elite Cambridge University in the UK before being born in Delhi in 1943 to Biju and Gyan Patnaik.
Condoling her death, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi posted on his official handle on ‘X’, “I am saddened by the passing away of noted writer Smt. Gita Mehta Ji. She was a multifaceted personality, known for her intellect and passion towards writing as well as filmmaking. She was also passionate about nature and water conservation. My thoughts are with @Naveen_Odisha Ji and the entire family in this hour of grief. Om Shanti.”
Odisha governor Ganeshi Lal also condoled her death.
“Saddened to learn about the demise of accomplished English author Gita Mehta, sister of Hon’ble CM Shri @Naveen_Odisha and conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and friends,” the governor on ‘X’.
Several ministers and eminent personalities expressed their grief over Mehta’s demise.
