Kochi, Sep 13: Malayalam film actor Rizabawa has passed away due to heart-related ailments on Monday, family sources said. He was 54.
The actor became popular for his role 'John Honai' in the movie 'In Harihar Nagar'. He was admitted to a private hospital here three days ago.
Rizabawa appeared on the silver screen in 1990 through 'Doctor Pashupathi'. Later, he acted in 'Chambakkulam Thachan', 'Kaaboolivala', 'Aniyan bava Chettan bava', 'Niram' and 'Nasrani', among others. He had acted in around 150 movies and over 20 television serials.
Malayalam film actor Dulqar Salman, Prithviraj, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Opposition Leader of the State Assembly V D Satheesan and Ministers expressed condolences over the death of the actor.
Vijayan, in his message, said Rizabawa was a noted actor who won hearts of Malayalam movie-goers.
"He is an artist who won the hearts of the Malayalees...He was also a popular face in television serials," Vijayan said.
Higher Education Minister R Bindu said villain John Honai, the character Rizabawa is known for, carved a special place in the hearts of film buffs.
"...Adieu, Shri Rizabawa. You will forever be remembered through your work," Bindhu tweeted.
Satheesan said Rizabawa came into cinema world at a time when he was a busy dramatist.
"Around 150 films in which he proved his talent as a villain and a character actor. He was active in television serials, too. He was noted for his dubbing and received a State award," Satheesan said in a statement.
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Bengaluru: Unaccounted cash to the tune of Rs 20.14 crore and alcohol worth over Rs 26 crore has been seized in Karnataka since the model code of conduct came into effect on March 16, the Election Commission said on Thursday.
Total seizures, which include various freebies, amount to Rs 60.38 crore, they said
The general elections in Karnataka will be held in two phases on April 26 and May seven for its 28 constituencies.
According to a statement issued by the office of Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer, since the Model Code of Conduct came into force, the flying squads, static surveillance teams and police authorities have seized Rs 20.14 crore cash, Rs 65.43 lakh freebies, 8.44 lakh litres of liquor worth over Rs 26.35 crore, 181.80 kg narcotic substances worth over Rs 1.33 crore, 14 kg gold worth over Rs 9 crore, 55.75 kg silver worth over Rs 26 lakh and 21.17 carat diamonds worth Rs 9 lakh among others.
They have also registered 909 cases with regard to seizure of cash, liquor, drugs, precious metal and freebies while 94,417 arms have been deposited, 882 arms were impounded, 15 arms licences have been cancelled, 7,819 cases were booked under preventive sections of CrPC, out of which 8,406 persons were bounded over.
The Excise Department has booked 922 heinous cases, 797 cases for breach of licence conditions, 49 NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act) and 3,342 cases under Section 15 (a) of Karnataka Excise Act 1965 and also 535 different types of vehicles have been seized.