Geeta Mehta, Author And Sister of Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, Passes Away in Delhi – News18
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Last Updated: September 16, 2023, 23:56 IST
She had penned five books Karma Cola, Snake and Ladders, A River Sutra, Raj and The Eternal Ganesha. (Photo: Twitter)
Born in 1943 to Biju and Gyan Patnaik in Delhi, Mehta had her education in India and the University of Cambridge, UK
Former Odisha CM Biju Patnaik’s daughter and author Geeta Mehta passed away in New Delhi on Saturday.
She is the elder sister of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. She was married to American publisher late Sonny Mehta.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief on Mehta’s death.
“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 film making. 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,” Modi wrote 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 film making. She was also passionate about nature and water conservation. My thoughts are with @Naveen_Odisha…— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 16, 2023
Born in 1943 to Biju and Gyan Patnaik in Delhi, Mehta had her education in India and the University of Cambridge, UK. She had penned five books Karma Cola, Snake and Ladders, A River Sutra, Raj and The Eternal Ganesha.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said Mehta’s demise is a major loss to the literary and cultural world.
Saddened to hear about the passing away of Gita Mehta ji, a prominent author. This is a major loss to the literary and cultural world. Sincere condolences to Hon. CM Odisha and family. Pray to Almighty to give strength to his family and friends to bear this loss. Om Shanti,” Pradhan said in a post on X.
