Meet Sudhir Mishra, Married Vidhu Vinod Chopra's Ex-Wife, Alleged Affair With Chitrangda Singh

One of the notable filmmakers of Hindi cinema, Sudhir Mishra doesn’t need any introduction. The ace filmmaker is known for his critically acclaimed films like Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin, Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin, Chameli and Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi. Sudhir was influenced by theatre from the initial stages of his career, but realised that he was better behind the camera.

His love for cinema landed him in Mumbai in 1980, where he started his career as an assistant director and scriptwriter in Kundan Shah’s cult film, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron. He made his directorial debut with the film, Yeh Wo Manzil To Nahin, which won the National Film Award. The ace filmmaker is known for socio-political and women-centric films and has won many critical appraise for the same.

Though everyone knows about Sudhir’s professional achievements, not many people are aware of his personal life. From his first marriage to an actress to having suicidal thoughts after losing his second wife to cancer, the filmmaker saw many highs and lows. Let us read on to understand more about him.

Sudhir Mishra’s first marriage to acclaimed actress, Sushmita Mukherjee

Sudhir Mishra married popular actress, Sushmita Mukherjee in 1978. Sushmita had starred in several Hindi films like Khalnayak, King Uncle, Dostana and many others. Sushmita is hailed for her comic roles, and this one aspect of hers attracted Sudhir. Despite sharing a cordial bond with each other, Sudhir and Sushmita parted ways.

Even after their divorce, Sudhir and Sushmita share a great bond of friendship and she is often seen playing important roles in his films. Do you know Sudhir and Sushmita’s friendship is so strong that when they went for a divorce, the judge refused to grand them divorce, looking at their compatibility?

Sudhir Mishra married Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s ex-wife, Renu Saluja

Sudhir gave love another chance when he fell in love with Renu Saluja, a renowned Hindi film editor. Renu was six years elder to Sudhir and it was her love for her work that attracted Sudhir towards her. Renu won four National Awards for Best Editing for films like Parinda, Dharavi, Sardar and Godmother. Prior to Sudhir, Renu was married to filmmaker, Vidhu Vinod Chopra.

Sudhir Mishra considered suicide after Renu Saluja’s death

Renu Saluja passed away in 2000 after a long battle with stomach cancer. Renu’s death had a devastating impact on Sudhir, who considered suicide. Once in a throwback interview with The Times of India, Sudhir spoke about the same and said:

“I have gotten on with my life and have done a lot of work after she died but I keep trying to find the ‘Renu cut in my films’ — that rhythm she brought to my films. The value of a good editor is that they tell you what you have actually made while you are caught in what you think you have made. I did think once of committing suicide after Renu died. I do go through periods of sadness, but I don’t think there is much value in that.”

Sudhir Mishra’s alleged closeness to Chitrangda Singh was the alleged reason behind her divorce from Jyoti Randhawa

Chitrangda made her acting debut with Sudhir Mishra’s 2005 film, Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi and was later seen in his films like Yeh Saali Zindagi, and Inkaar. There were reports that the two were seeing each other and were also spotted together frequently. It was also rumoured that her closeness with the filmmaker led to her divorce from golfer, Jyoti Randhawa. When Sudhir was asked about the rumours in a throwback interview, he said:

“The roles of women I write are slightly mysterious and they are women who will never totally belong to you and are yet feminine and attractive. Chitrangda personifies that for me and I don’t have to convince her as she just comes and plays it. She is quite strong-willed and has said no to me for a role. She never talks to me about her personal life. She works and goes away.”

Sudhir Mishra is one of the most acclaimed filmmakers, who has often portrayed the reality of society with intriguing subjects in his films. Did you know the lesser-known personal life of the filmmaker? Let us know.

Also Read: Vidhu Vinod Chopra's Three Wives: First Marriage At 19, Two Divorces, Made A Film To Woo His Wife

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