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Kannada power star Puneeth Rajkumar has said goodbye to the world on 29 October. There is a wave of mourning in entire Karnataka due to his death. Puneet was 46 years old. Puneet was a fitness freak, he died of a heart attack while working out in the gym. The Sandalwood actor was also called by his fans as ‘Appu’. Puneet used to be involved in philanthropic work like his mother, he had promised to donate his eyes. This promise was fulfilled after his death. Let me tell you, Puneet’s father actor Rajkumar also donated his eyes.
father also died of heart attack
Renowned actor and Puneet’s father Dr Rajkumar had decided to donate his eyes and that of his entire family in 1994. Let us tell you that in the year 2006, Dr Rajkumar also died of a heart attack.
Kannada actor Chetan’s oath
Kannada actor Chetan posted on his social media saying, ‘When I went to the hospital for the last glimpse of ‘Appu’ sir, a team of doctors operated and removed his eyes within six hours of his death. Appu sir has also donated his eyes like Dr Rajkumar. Following in the footsteps of Appu sir and in his memory, we all should take an oath to donate our eyes. I will also donate my eyes.
Sandalwood highest paid actor
Puneet is one such actor of Sandalwood whose 14 films did not leave the theater for almost 100 days. Puneet’s father Rajkumar was also a big name in the industry. His father was the first Kannada actor to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Puneeth was also one of the highest paid actors in Kannada cinema. After the daughter’s arrival from abroad, Puneet’s last rites will be performed with state honors.
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