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- Puneeth was the son of Kannada superstar Rajkumar, also got the National Award
- Rajkumar was kidnapped by sandalwood smuggler Veerappan in 2000
Kannada film actor Puneeth Rajkumar has died of a heart attack while working out at the gym. Soon after the heart attack, 46-year-old Puneet was admitted to Vikram Hospital in Bengaluru. There is a wave of mourning in entire Karnataka due to his death. All theaters are being closed in the state. Section 144 has been implemented in many areas to control the fans. Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai also reached the hospital.
DCP Central said that the body of Puneet Rajkumar will be kept at Kanteerva Stadium for public viewing. As a precaution, the sale of liquor has been banned in Bengaluru for two nights. Intensive patrolling is being done to ensure that no untoward incident occurs.
Puneet’s father Rajkumar was an icon of South Indian cinema. He was the first actor in the Kannada film industry to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. She was kidnapped from Tamil Nadu in July 2000 by sandalwood smuggler Veerappan. Puneet started his career as a child artist, he was also honored with National Award.
Puneeth was Nandini’s brand ambassador for the Karnataka Milk Federation. They did not charge any fee from the Milk Federation for this. IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore made him their brand ambassador.
On hearing the news of Puneet’s death, his fans started gathering outside the hospital.
PM Modi also expressed grief
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also expressed grief by tweeting on the death of Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar.
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai expressed grief
I am deeply shocked by the sudden demise of Kannada star Shri Puneeth Raj Kumar. This is shocking for the Kannada film industries and all the people of Karnataka are saddened by it. I pray to God to give his soul a place at his feet and give strength to those who love Raj Kumar to bear this loss.
Posted by actor Mohanlal paid tribute
Mohanlal has expressed grief over the demise of Kannada Powerstar by tweeting.
Ram Gopal Varma paid tribute
Film director Ram Gopal Varma wrote in his post, ‘The sudden death of Puneet Rajkumar is a tragedy. It is also a scary and terrifying eye opener fact that any one of us can die at any time. So it is best to live life on fast forward mode.
Puneeth was the power star of Kannada cinema, 14 films did not leave the theater for 100 days
At the age of just 6 months, Puneet made his film debut, had also been a dress designer.
R Madhavan said – Heartbroken
After the demise of actor Puneet, R Madhavan wrote while condoling, ‘One of the most beloved and wonderful people Puneet is gone. I don’t know what I’m feeling. I am very shocked, brother, you have left us all by breaking our hearts, surprised. Heaven has been illuminated today. I am still hoping that this is not true.
Pooja Hegde pays tribute
Paying tribute, Pooja Hegde wrote, ‘Can’t believe what I am hearing, life is very uncertain. Indian cinema has suffered a big loss today. Sending love and light to his family during this difficult time. May your soul rest in peace, Puneet. Broken heart and disappointed face.
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