Senior theatre artiste VG Pal passes away in Mangaluru hospital
Mangaluru: Senior theatre and movie artiste Venugopal, popularly known as VG Pal, died at a private hospital in the city on Wednesday night. He was 78.
He is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter. His son Sachin Pal has said that the artiste's body will be kept at their residence for people to pay their last respects, before conducting the funeral rites.
Born in Bokkapatna in 1946, Venugopal had been an employee of the Karnataka State Fisheries Development Corporation but was actively involved in theatre and movies for more than 60 years. He had acted in more than 3,000 shows of plays and mentored several young artistes over the years, all of which earned him the name 'VG Pal'.
He was also honoured with several awards and titles for his achievements and contribution to performing arts.
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali absolutely fine: family
Mumbai (PTI): Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali is doing "absolutely fine", his family said Wednesday after media reports said he was hospitalised after suffering a heart attack.
The family did not confirm or refer to the heart attack, but said he had gone to the hospital for a routine medical check up.
"Mr. Sanjay Leela Bhansali is doing absolutely fine. He has gone in for a routine medical check-up and there is no cause for concern. We sincerely appreciate the love, care, and concern shown by everyone. Thank you for your continued support and warm wishes."
A segment of the media said Bhansali suffered a heart attack on his 63rd birthday on Tuesday and was rushed to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital.
The filmmaker, known for big scale dramas such as "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam", "Devdas", "Bajirao Mastani" and OTT series "Heeramandi", is currently working on his next theatrical, "Love and War".
It is a period romance starring Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal.
