Puneeth Kumar was fondly referred to as “Appu” by his followers
New Delhi:
Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar died on Friday on the age of 46. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and a number of other different politicians paid tributed to the favored actor.
PM Modi stated {that a} merciless accident had ‘snatched away’ the actor. ” A cruel twist of fate has snatched away from us a prolific and talented actor, Puneeth Rajkumar. This was no age to go. The coming generations will remember him fondly for his works and wonderful personality. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti,” the prime minister stated in a tweet.
A merciless accident has snatched away from us a prolific and proficient actor, Puneeth Rajkumar. This was no age to go. The coming generations will bear in mind him fondly for his works and fantastic persona. Condolences to his household and admirers. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/ofcNpnMmW3
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 29, 2021
Mr Bommai stated that he was deeply saddened and Mr Rajkumar was vastly private.
“Shocked and deeply saddened as Karnataka’s most loved superstar #PuneetRajkumar is no longer with us. A huge personal loss and one that’s difficult to come to terms with. Praying the almighty gives the Rajkumar family and fans the strength to bear this loss,” he posted on Twitter.
Former Karnataka Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, stated that Mr Rajkumar had received the hearts of Kannadigas via his appearing expertise and that it was a fantastic loss for Karnataka.
“Deeply shocked by the demise of talented actor #PowerStar #PuneethRajkumar. He had won the hearts of Kannadigas through his great acting skills & his simplicity. His passing away is a great loss for Karnataka,” Siddaramaiah stated.
Son of matinee idol Rajkumar, Puneeth is fondly referred to as ”Appu” by his followers. He began his profession as a toddler artist along with his father within the early 1980s. ” Raam”, ”Hudugaru”, and ”Anjani Putra” are a few of his memorable motion pictures. He was final seen in ”Yuvarathnaa”, which was launched early this yr.
Tejasvi Surya, BJP chief and member of parliament for Bengaluru South, stated that it was laborious to imagine that the actor was no extra.
The actor was taken to Bengaluru’s Vikram Hospital on Friday morning after he complained of chest ache.
Former prime minister and Janata Dal (Secular) nationwide president HD Devegowda at present stated that the information of Mr Rajkumar’s loss of life was surprising.
“The news of the death of film actor, Yuvaratna Puneet Rajkumar is shocking. I watched Appu starring Prithviraj and rajakumara along with him. Today Karnataka lost yuvaratna,” Mr Devegowda was quoted as saying by ANI.
