Master Hirannaiah no more
Team Udayavani, May 2, 2019, 11:09 AM IST
Image for Representation
Bengaluru: Noted Kannada theatre and film personality Master Hirannaiah died at a private hospital here Thursday.
He was 84 and suffering from liver-related ailment.
According to BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Hirannaiah was admitted on April 29, for treatment of liver disease.
“He was provided with the best clinical care and his condition was closely monitored.
Initially, he showed signs of improvement but his liver function continued to deteriorate due to the advanced state of the disease,” it said.
Despite all clinical efforts and interventions, he succumbed to the illness at 08:45 AM on May 2, 2019, it added.
He is survived by a wife and five children.
Hirannaiah was born in Mysuru in 1935 as Narasimha Murthy
His father K Hirannaiah, was also theatre thespian, who started K Hirannaiah Mitra Mandali, and hence Narasimha Murthy assumed the stage name “Master Hirannaiah.”
Master Hirannaiah’s mortal remains have been kept at his residence in the city for his fans and personalities of Kannada film industry to pay their last respects.
The cremation is likely to take place by the evening, sources said.
Known for his wit, Hirannaiah used his stage performances to sharply attack the political class and bureaucracy on issues like corruption.
“Lanchavathara,” was one of his most popular plays, and it is said to have crossed 11,000 shows.
Makmal Topi, Anaachara, Bhrashtachara and Devadasi are among Hirannaiah’s other popular plays.
Hirannaiah has acted in several Kannada movies too.
Several Kannada film and theatre personalities visited Hirannaiah’s residence to pay their last respect.
Meanwhile, Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy in his condolence message said, the field of theatre has lost a “precious gem” with Hirannaiah’s passing away.
Former Chief Ministers B S Yeddyurappa and Siddaramaiah also condoled Master Hirannaiahs death.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
Cong will win majority of 14 seats facing elections in Karnataka, says Minister Parameshwara
Early Voting in Karnataka: 9.21% Turnout in 14 Constituencies
Mangaluru: Minor scuffle outside polling station at Capitanio
My family faces threat from strangers who filmed inside my house: Neha Hiremath’s father
Aranthodu: Pillion rider killed in car-motorbike collision
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
SC rejects pleas seeking cross-verification of votes cast using EVMs with VVPAT
Robust Voter Turnout in Kerala: 19.06% Cast Ballots in Initial 3 Hours
Delhi records low of 21.6 deg C, max temperature likely to touch 40 deg C
Bihar: Polling Begins for Five Lok Sabha Seats; Moderate Voter Turnout
Nifty, Sensex rally for 6th day running on firm Asian peers; Tech Mahindra jumps over 12%