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Veteran Kannada Actor Umesh Dies at 80
Mysore Srikantayya Umesh, a famous Kannada actor, died on November 30, 2023, at the age of 80.
He had been sick with liver cancer for a long time.
Umesh started acting when he was just a child and worked in over 400 films.
He was known for his funny roles and won many awards for his acting.
Many people, including politicians and other actors, have shared their sadness about his death.
He will be remembered for his great contributions to Kannada cinema.
Veteran Kannada actor Mysore Srikantayya Umesh passed away on November 30, 2023, at the age of 80.
He had been battling liver cancer and was recently hospitalized after a fall at home.
Umesh had a career spanning over six decades and acted in more than 400 films.
He won the Karnataka State Film Award in 1975, the Karnataka Nataka Akademi Award in 1994, and the Mahanagara Palike Award in 1997.
Tributes poured in from political leaders and actors, highlighting his significant contributions to the Kannada film industry.
- Who
- Mysore Srikantayya Umesh, a veteran Kannada actor
- What
- Passed away after a battle with liver cancer
- When
- November 30, 2023
- Where
- Kidwai Hospital, Bengaluru
- Why
- Suffered from liver cancer and injuries from a fall
- Full Name
- Mysore Srikantayya Umesh
- Date of Birth
- April 24, 1945
- Date of Death
- November 30, 2023
- Age at Death
- 80
- Cause of Death
- Liver Cancer
- Notable Films
- Golmaal Radhakrishna, Katha Sangama, Guru Shishyaru, Anupama, Kaamana Billu, Venkata in Sankata
- Awards
- Karnataka State Film Award (1975), Karnataka Nataka Akademi Award (1994), Mahanagara Palike Award (1997)
- Career Span
- Over six decades
Sources
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