India’s ‘Mr. Vish’ Has Passed Away, 71
December 9, 2024
Wishwanath ‘Vish’ Subbarao
BANGALORE, INDIA—Wishwanath ‘Vish’ Subbarao passed away December 7 due to cardiac complications from a fall at home three weeks before.
“Although he was due home that same day, he never left the hospital,” says his son Siddharth.
Mr. Vish was born January 15, 1953, and would have been 72 in 2025.
‘Mr. Vish’ (as his friends called him) represented Fabrics & Furnishings International for more than 27 years based in Bangalore, India. He studied at Mysore University and is survived by his wife, Surekha, and his two children, a daughter, Arundathi, and a son, Siddharth.
“He was both an excellent journalist for the publication and a veteran advertising sales professional well regarded by his customers,” says Eric Schneider F&FI publisher. I will always remember his keen wit and his passion for things he believed in. I enjoyed traveling with him on many occasions, especially to Rajasthan. Once, he made me a gift of Chico, a delicious Indian fruit.”
Here are some comments from his other colleagues at Fabrics & Furnishings International:
“I’m so sorry for the sad news. May Vish rest in peace. Please extend my deepest condolences to his family during this difficult time. I personally hold dear the moments we spent together on business trips.” —Sonia Tan of Shanghai
“This is very sad news. May he rest in peace. I called his son (Siddharth) and gave my condolences. I knew Vish for 27 years and will miss him.” —Sevim Gunes of Holland and Istanbul
“I’m deeply sorry to hear about Mr. Vish’s passing. Rest in peace. My condolences to his family and everyone who worked with him. Hare Krishna! —Anshuman Nautiyal of Dehradun, India
“Although he was due home that same day, he never left the hospital,” says his son Siddharth.
Mr. Vish was born January 15, 1953, and would have been 72 in 2025.
‘Mr. Vish’ (as his friends called him) represented Fabrics & Furnishings International for more than 27 years based in Bangalore, India. He studied at Mysore University and is survived by his wife, Surekha, and his two children, a daughter, Arundathi, and a son, Siddharth.
“He was both an excellent journalist for the publication and a veteran advertising sales professional well regarded by his customers,” says Eric Schneider F&FI publisher. I will always remember his keen wit and his passion for things he believed in. I enjoyed traveling with him on many occasions, especially to Rajasthan. Once, he made me a gift of Chico, a delicious Indian fruit.”
Here are some comments from his other colleagues at Fabrics & Furnishings International:
“I’m so sorry for the sad news. May Vish rest in peace. Please extend my deepest condolences to his family during this difficult time. I personally hold dear the moments we spent together on business trips.” —Sonia Tan of Shanghai
“This is very sad news. May he rest in peace. I called his son (Siddharth) and gave my condolences. I knew Vish for 27 years and will miss him.” —Sevim Gunes of Holland and Istanbul
“I’m deeply sorry to hear about Mr. Vish’s passing. Rest in peace. My condolences to his family and everyone who worked with him. Hare Krishna! —Anshuman Nautiyal of Dehradun, India
