A Legend Bids Adieu
Kannada Film Industry, which was reeling under the shock of the sad demise of singer, composer C. Ashwath, has been dealt with another severe blow. Dr. Vishnuvardhan, the ever green Sahasa Simha for his fans, died of heart attack in Mysore today morning at the age of 59.
For a generation that grew up watching Vishnuvardhan’s films, this is almost a dead end. In more than one ways, he held the pennant of Kannada films high in the national level. The legend earned 7 Filmfare awards, an honorary doctorate from Bangalore University and countless other awards in his fruitful film career spread over three decades. But more than the awards, it is the way his roles and his personality are etched in the minds of Kannada film lovers that will carry his legacy forward for the industry.
Born on 18 September 1950, Dr. Vishnuvardhan started his career with the National Award winning Vamshavruksha directed by Girish Karnad. Later on, he reached the pinnacle of success with films like Naagarahaavu, Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu, Hombisilu, Sahasa Simha, Naagara Hole, Bandhana, Muthina Haara, and Apthamitra. He also acted with legends from other languages such as Rajanikanth, Sivaji Ganeshan and Mammootty.
With the untimely demise of Dr. Vishnuvardhan, a golden era in the Kannada Film Industry has come to a sad end. Bellitere mourns the passing away of this legendary actor and a role model for Kannada film industry.
ELLIRUVADE NIMMA MANE ALLIRUVADU SUMMANE MATTE HUTTI BANNI
its a big miss that have the industry i can never think of this . its a disaster.
shocking!we have lost a man with great versatality and immense talent . the strong pillar of strengh and support has fallen apart. May his soul rest in peace
The big challenge Vishnu faced in his peak time was he was always in the shadow of Rajkumar. Even he followed Rajkumar in his death also.
Its very difficult to fill the vaccum created by this legendary actor. He is one of the best actor of India but he was not given the credit that he deserved. He shud have got Padmashree award from central government.
But he has got greatest award than any award in this world that is pure love of kannadigas.
Dr.Vishnu nd Dr.Raj the two pillars of Kannada film industry are no more….God is so cruel on us….let their souls rest in peace….Dr.Raj,Dr.Vishnu matte hutti banni
v miss u vihsnu,, its very diff to replace such a legend……
May his soul rest in peace. One of the greatest actors in Kannada Film Industry is no more…..
May ur soul rest in peace Vishnu sir
we have lost one more pillar, the legend of kannada industry , May his soul rest in peace……
sahasa simha, Karunamayi, kotigobba, vishnuvardhan illade karnataka kathalalli mulugide
vishnu nee nillade karnatakakke belakellide
Mathe hutti baa
Today we have lost one more legend!! May your SOUL REST IN PEACE SIR!!
We love you and we miss you sir!!
unbeliviable death may vishnu sir soul lives in peace pls mister director of apthamithra and aptharakshaka P.VASU stop doing the film like this which may take our superstars
We miss you Vishnu… May his soul be rested in peace…
Sahasa simha chira nidrege!!!! We really miss u a lot a muttina hara in the kannada industry. may ur soul rest in peace we will pray wih god aaptharakshaka will be renowned markeable film in the kannada industry
Vishnu avara atma endu Santhosh dinda and shanthiyagirali..
Matte Neevu namma kannada nadalle utti matte Kannada Cinema Rangavanna belagabeku..
Nimmanagalida kannada vishnu abhimanigallalli naanu obba…
Yes. Agree With you, Both are Legends of KFI.
I strongly suggest that the Samaadhi of Sahasa simha needs to be done next to Dr, Rajkumar’s samaadhi.
may his soul rest in peace and lets all pray to god make him a re birth in karnataka….
A great legend has been lost….. let his soul be in peace
Nothing else to say other than May Vishnu sir’s soul rest in peace…..uff….what a loss…..
Vishnu sirge nanna kambani thumbida shraddanjali…..
Sad news..may his soul rest in peace.
May his soul rest in peace…A great loss for KFI