Veteran Kannada actor Kalatapasvi Rajesh passes away

Bengaluru: Veteran Kannada actor Kalatapasvi Rajesh passed away at a private hospital here this morning. He was 89.

Rajesh was hospitalised since February 9 after he suffered from respiratory complications and age-related ailments. He was put on a ventilator after his condition worsened in past few days.

Many film celebrities and his relatives rushed to his residence in Vidyaranyapura to pay last respects to the actor. The final rites will be held after 6 pm.