Multiple choice general knowledge culture who was bhisma's father? Shantanu jaidev vayudeva bhagirath Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Bhishma's father was King Shantanu of Hastinapura. Bhishma (originally named Devavrata) was Shantanu's son through Ganga, which is why he was called 'Gangeya'.