Bhaskar Dasgupta

I learnt that Bhaskar passed away from his ex-student Hari. I was shocked as his death was very unexpected. Having left IITK for IITH in 2010, I had lost touch with Bhaskar and had not know of his later heath problems. But from the time he joined the faculty at IITK till the time I left, we were very close. He was a fascinating character, extremely well-read, intellectually curious, knowledgeable in many different areas, and a very good conversationalist. We shared countless cups of tea in the IITK faculty canteen over almost two decades. I mourn his untimely death and wish all the best for his son Rajarshi, who he would dote over. Rest in Peace.

Bhaskar Dasgupta, Prof., One of a kind as the name suggests --- Sun, but he mentioned not to confused with Son --- We had so many thrilling discussions over language, Isaac Asimov, research, (importantly) ethics, many (not any) topics under the sky, AvH, Berlin, four or more letter words with a vowel in a specific position changing, and all five of them rendering a meaning to the word, and many more such, and the list goes on... 25 years of great chai company, fun chat, and chat, ever ready to pull legs, and the grin that followed ... I surely will celebrate your life, and will remember you very fondly!

I had the fortune of meeting and knowing Bhaskar at IISc. He was a dear friend, guide and amazing intellectual. He demonstrated contagious warmth in his relationship with Fred’s and peers. His enthusiasm and thirst for knowledge was infectious. He will be missed by family, friends, cohorts and students far and wide. Rest in peace my friend. Rajmohan

Prof. Bhaskar Dasgupta's intellect and wit were equally sharp! I have fond memories of him as a co-volunteer in the ETH111: Practical Ethics course. The smile on his face will forever stay with me. He always had the time and poise for any general conversations - truly an all round intellectual! Farewell, my friend!

Bhaskar bore malice toward none and spoke his truth without fear, favor, or apology. A rare human, a dedicated academic, and a good friend.

He was an amazing human being and a gifted instructor with a knack for teaching. He will be dearly missed.

I am very sad to see the news of the passing away of Prof. Bhaskar Dasgupta. I remember he took me for a coffee at CCD when I first visited IITK in Aug 2022 to deliver my seminar in the ME department. I randomly saw him a few times around the institute and always greeted him every time. He was a truly humble soul. My deepest condolences for his family members. May his soul rest in peace.

Bhaskar Mama, as I would profoundly call him, being fortunate to be the niece of one of his close friends, is beyond capture for me in a word. Besides being an exemplary scholar, he was one the kindest soul I met here at IITK. Both me and my husband has spent countless evenings with him over his favorites paneer pakoda and coffee, when he told us stories of his IISc days and narrated various poems and verses from famous literary scholars, besides dealing with academic discussions on optimization. A remarkable teacher, who always believed that every student here is his responsibility. You really left us too soon and this loss feels very personal. We will always cherish you. May you rest in ultimate peace Mamaji.

Prof. Bhaskar Dasgupta was an exceptional scholar, teacher, and an inspiration to generations of students. As my senior from BCE Patna, I deeply admired his intellect, humility, and commitment to education and human values. His life and selfless service will continue to inspire many. May his soul rest in peace. Heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues, students, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. Om Shanti.

Deeply saddened by the loss of Professor Bhaskar Dasgupta, their legacy of knowledge and compassion will endure.

I have found myself reading a letter that I wrote to Sir many years ago. He had once told me over the phone that he wanted to reply to it. That reply never came. After his passing, I have realized that some conversations between a teacher and a student remain unfinished. We continue them alone for the rest of our lives. In that letter, I had tried to tell him how profoundly he had shaped my life. During a particularly difficult period in my early years at IITK, when I was emotionally lost and uncertain of my own direction, he met me not with anger or judgment, but with extraordinary calmness and compassion. He listened. He treated me with dignity. Looking back, I often wonder how different my life might have been had he reacted differently that day. For many years, I thought of Sir as the teacher who taught me mathematics, clarity of thought, and an enduring love for learning. But with time I came to realize that what he gave me was much larger. Through countless quiet acts, he showed me what it means to be a teacher, to care not only for the intellect of students, but also for the fragile human being behind it. Since his passing, I have also been trying to understand the nature of this loss. I have lost not only my teacher and mentor, but one of the deepest witnesses to my own journey. Every life needs such witnesses, people who have seen us struggle, fail, grow, and become who we are. They carry a unique understanding of us, a particular पहचान, that exists nowhere else. Sir knew a version of me that no one else ever will. With his passing, that unique understanding, that witness to my becoming, has disappeared forever. I know I am only one among the many students whose lives he transformed. His scholarship, his teaching, and his books will continue to inspire generations. But those of us who had the privilege of knowing him closely will remember something even greater: his kindness, his humility, his wittiness, and the quiet dignity with which he treated his students. Thank you, Sir, for believing in me when I was unsure of myself, for listening when I needed someone to listen, and for reminding me, through your own life, what it truly means to be a teacher. I remain, always, your grateful student.

Bhaskar was simply amazing and immensely generous. He would go to any extent to ensure young students learn and enrich themselves. With immense gratitude and a deep sense of loss - my family and me will truly miss him. RIP my friend!

He was kind-hearted and always approachable. He willingly helped students with any doubts related to course conduct, grading, or even the fundamental concepts of the course. Beyond the classroom, he was often seen interacting warmly with students over tea or coffee at the Computer Centre cafeteria, making himself accessible and fostering an open and welcoming academic environment.

very good professor in the field of mathematics and optimization. We will miss you sir

I used to know Bhaskar since 1999. We had a good bonding and friendship. He visited BARC quite a few times in context of discussions on resesrch proposals on some of his passionate domains like parallel manipulator, hyper-redundant manipulator etc. He visited my house in Mumbai as well. Although I was aware of his illness, I never imagined that Bhaskar will leave us so soon. With his untimely demise, I have lost a good friend. Let his departed soul REST IN PEACE. 🙏🙏

Decades ago, as fellow Ph.D. scholars in IISc, I admired Bhaskar Dasgupta's unique habit of preserving rare and insightful research papers for the benefit of future students. His vision, generosity, and love for research defined the teacher he became. His memory will continue to inspire... he will be fondly remembered and deeply missed.

For students, Dr. Bhaskar Dasgupta emphasized English language skills and engineering mathematics, subjects that he saw as the foundation of modern science and technology. Generations of students and colleagues will be grateful to him for articulating his ideas and putting them into practice.

A prolific researcher, teacher nice humane. Om Sadgati Praptirastu🙏🙏