Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru (SP)
Bengaluru, Dec 31: Veteran actor of Kannada filmdom, C H Lokanath, passed away due to cardiac arrest in the early hours of Monday December 31.
He was 91.
Lokanath was born on August 14, 1927 at Bengaluru. He was one of the finest supporting actors of Kannada cinema, having served the world of cinema for over 5 decades. He acted in 650 movies. He also acted on stage for over a thousand times.
Nagarahavu, Minchina Ota, Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu, Samskara, Gejjepooje and Singapuradalli Raja Kulla were some of the notable films in which he acted.
Lokanath was born into a family of textile merchants. He left his engineering degree course to help the family to run this business. In course of time, he developed interest in body building, music, and then forayed into acting through the legendary dramatist, Kailasam.
His first play 'Bandavalavillada Badayui' was staged in 1956. He continued in acting career although his family initially disapproved it.
The mortal remains of this great actor will be kept at Raveendra Kalakshetra here from 12 pm to 2.30 pm today to help his fans to have a last glimpse of their favourite actor and pay him respects.
Lokanath is survived by a son and four daughters.