Senior Actor Rajesh passes away
Bengaluru(PTI): Noted film actor Rajesh (82), who had earned the fame of 'Kala Tapasvi', passed away after age related complications in a private hospital on Saturday, family sources said.
The actor was undergoing treatment in a private hospital for multiple ailments where he breathed his last, they added.
Born as Muni Chowdappa in Bengaluru, Rajesh had also come to be known as Vidyasagar during his days in theatre. The actor changed his name to Rajesh in 1968 following his movie 'Namma Ooru' (Our town).
Rajesh who debuted in 'Veera Sankalpa' in 1960 had acted in over 150 movies, including 'Kappu Bilupu', 'Aradu Mukha', 'Punya Purusha', 'Kanike' and Brundavana.
Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, former chief ministers Siddaramaiah and H D Kumaraswamy and many ministers in the Karnataka government condoled the demise of Rajesh.
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Karnataka film awards 2019 announced; Kiccha Sudeep, Anupama Gowda bag best Actor, Actress title
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Wednesday issued an order announcing the State Annual Film Awards for the calendar year 2019. Popular Actor Kiccha Sudeep and Anupama Gowda were selected for the Best Actor and Actress awards for their roles in Pailwaan and Thrayambakam respectively.
The prestigious first best film award went to Mohanadas, followed by Love Mocktail and Arghyam as second and third Best films, respectively. Kanneri received the special concern award for addressing significant social issues, while India V/S England was honored as the best popular entertainment film. The title of best children’s film was bestowed upon Ella Aadodu Navu Elli Aadodu.
In the supporting roles category, Tabala Nani won the Best Supporting Actor award for his role in Chemistry of Kariyappa, while Anusha Krishna earned the Best Supporting Actress title for her performance in Brahmi.
In the music section, V. Harikrishna was recognized as the Best Music Director for his work in Yajamana. Raghu Dixit won the Best Playback Singer (Male) for his song in Love Mocktail, and Dr. Jayadevi Jingama Shetty was awarded Best Playback Singer (Female) for her rendition in Ragabhairavi.
