Puneet Rajkumar’s death left fans in shock.
Bangalore:
Bereaved fans gathered at Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday to pay their last respects to Kannada cinema star and celebrity television host Puneeth Rajkumar, who died of a heart attack at the age of 46, triggering a nationwide shock. Ran. . Minister of State R Ashok told reporters that his last rites would be performed with full state honours.
In the video, the stadium is seen packed from wall to wall with thousands of fans. A government order said that his last rites would be performed at Kanteerava Studio where his parents Dr Rajkumar and Parvathamma were cremated. According to government sources quoted by news agency PTI, the last rites will be performed on Sunday as the family awaits the arrival of Puneet Rajkumar’s daughter, who lives abroad.
The actor, known for films like “Appu”, “Veera Kannadiga” and “Maurya”, died of a heart attack on Friday, hospital sources said.
Rajkumar, who was known to be a fitness enthusiast, was rushed to Vikram Hospital, doctors treated him, after he complained of chest pain after a two-hour workout at the gym. He died shortly after. He is survived by wife Ashwini Revanth and two daughters Dhriti and Vandita.
The news of the sudden death of actor Rajkumar, son of actor Rajkumar, who swiftly cast his father’s shadow to carve a niche for himself in the Kannada showbiz industry, left a stunned crowd of fans around the hospital premises.
According to a statement from Vikram Hospital, earlier in the day, Puneet was taken to the emergency department “… at 11:40 am with a history of chest pain, he was non-responsive … started advanced cardiac resuscitation. done. done”.
Condoling the demise of the actor, who began his career as a child artist in films such as “Thage Thakka Maga” and “Bhagyavant”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met political leaders, including colleagues in the southern film industry. As well as in Bollywood – his messages echo the echoes of his fans grieving the hero who was gone too soon.
Sharing a picture with the actor and his family, the Prime Minister said, “A cruel twist of fate has snatched from us a prolific and talented actor, Puneet Rajkumar. This was no age to go. Generations to come will see him fondly. Will miss him. His work and amazing personality. Condolences to his family and fans. Peace.”
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai was the first to condole his death.
“A huge personal loss and one that is difficult to compensate. May Prince’s family and fans find strength to bear this loss.” He tweeted, ‘The Chief Minister said.
Bommai said the actor was supposed to meet him on Friday to plan the Kannada Rajyotsava on November 1.
“But destiny had something else in mind. Instead of meeting me, he went somewhere else. This is very shocking,” the chief minister told reporters.
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