Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar dies of heart attack at 46 | Latest News India
Main Kannada actor, Puneeth Rajkumar, the youngest son of Kannada cinema’s largest star Dr Rajkumar, died of a coronary heart assault on Friday. The actor suffered a coronary heart assault whereas understanding in a gymnasium on Friday morning and was later admitted to the hospital.
“This morning, he (Puneeth) went to the gymnasium for 2 hours and obtained some chest ache. He then went to the household physician the place an ECG was executed and confirmed that it was a coronary heart assault,” a physician from the hospital stated on situation of anonymity.
The physician stated that Puneeth skilled chest ache at round 11 am on Friday and went to a clinic the place an ECG confirmed the guts assault. Later, the actor was rushed to Manipal hospital when he suffered a cardiac arrest. The physician stated that they tried to resuscitate the actor for 3 hours however to no avail because it was an enormous assault. The actor was non-responsive and was in cardiac asystole and superior cardiac resuscitation was initiated, based on hospital authorities.
Puneeth Rajkumar was the youngest little one of Rajkumar and Parvathamma. The household is believed to be among the many strongest in Kannada movie business. The 46 years previous actor was dubbed the “energy star” of Kannada cinema.
Puneeth and his brother, Shiva Rajkumar, are among the many ‘A’ listed stars of Kannada cinema whereas one other brother, a former actor, is a number one producer.
Followers, supporters and well-wishers of the actor poured onto the streets in Bengaluru, reacting to the information of his premature demise. Celebrities, politicians and eminent personalities from throughout the nation condoled the passing away of the celebrated actor.
Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai stated Puneeth, lovingly referred to as “Appu”, died at a really younger age. Bommai stated that folks ought to behave in a peaceable method and never lose their psychological steadiness or resort to any untoward incident. The funeral might be carried out with all state honours, the chief minister added.
The physique might be saved for public viewing in Kanteerava Stadium in central Bengaluru till Saturday the place followers can view the mortal stays of the actor.
Bommai stated that he was supposed to satisfy Puneeth Rajkumar on Friday to launch the latter’s web site.
Puneeth Rajkumar offered 18 consecutive tremendous hit movies, based on film rankings web site, IMDB, making him one of the crucial bankable stars within the Kannada business.
He additionally penned a biography of his father “The Particular person behind the Character” which was revealed in 2012.
“Appu, you can’t depart us so shattered. You’re a gem I’ve recognized. I’m not in a position to take this information. Don’t go Appu.. come again..pls come again. Pls. #RIP #PuneethRajkumar,” Khusboo Sundar, well-liked actress and politician stated on Twitter.
“Deeply shocked by the demise of gifted actor #PowerStar #PuneethRajkumar. He had received the hearts of Kannadigas by way of his nice performing expertise & his simplicity. His passing away is a good loss for Karnataka,” senior Congress chief and former chief minister Siddaramaiah tweeted.
