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Kannada film Industry Vishnuvardhan died

Kannada Film Star, Dr. Vishnuvardhan, the ever green Sahasa Simha died of heart attack in Mysore today morning at the age of 57.

He was born on 18 September 1950, Dr. Vishnuvardhan started his career with the National Award winning Vamshavruksha directed by Girish Karnad. Films like Naagarahaavu, Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu, Hombisilu, Sahasa Simha, Naagara Hole, Bandhana, Muthina Haara, and Apthamitra. He also acted with legends from other languages such as Rajanikanth, Sivaji Ganeshan and Mammootty.

He was under medical observation at the Vikram Hospital in Mysore for many days. Doctors checked the actor thoroughly Tuesday evening and said he was in good condition. But early Wednesday morning Vishnuvardhan complained of chest pain and died while being taken to hospital.FOR DEATH PHOTOS & VIDEOS

The Kannada film industry has been shocked by actor’s death, who was affectionately called Sahasa Simha by millions of his fans.

He was popularly referred to as the Phoenix of Kannada cinema. He is survived by his Bharati who is also a popular actress, and two adopted daughters, Keerthi and Chandana.

He has acted in 199 films. Two of them ‘Aaptha Rakshaka’ and ‘School Master’ will be released shortly.

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