Veteran stage actor Sadananda Suvarna passes away
Mangaluru: Veteran stage actor and National Award-winning filmmaker Sadananda Suvarna (93) passed away on Tuesday at a private hospital in Mangaluru.
Arrangements will be made tomorrow at the town hall from 1 pm to 3 pm for people to pay their last respects. As per his wishes, his body will be donated, according to family sources.
Suvarna, a celebrated figure in Kannada and Tulu theater, wrote and directed numerous successful dramas. He was known for his acclaimed films such as "Ghatashraddha," "Kubi Mattu Iyala," popular TV serial "Guddada Bhootha," and a documentary giving an intimate look into the life of Shivaram Karanth.
Originally from Mulki in Dakshina Kannada, Suvarna completed his high school education in Mumbai. He worked as a teacher in a night high school in Mumbai for five years before becoming a paint dealer for three decades. His contributions to Kannada theater in Mumbai spanned five decades, during which he also wrote short stories and novels.
Suvarna served as the executive producer for national award-winning films like Tabarana Kathe, Mane, and Kraurya. His directorial debut came in 1989 with the film Kubi Mattu Iyala, based on a short story by Poornachandra Tejaswi. He also directed documentaries on prominent figures such as Shivaram Karanth and Sri Narayana Guru. ‘Tulunadu Ondu Inukunota’, a documentary showcasing the rich culture of Tulunadu is also one of his celebrated works.
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Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 29-run win over GT
Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
