Veteran Kannada actor 'Kala Thapasvi' Rajesh passes away at 89

Veteran Kannada actor Rajesh, known as 'Kala Thapasvi', passed away at the age of 89 in a private hospital in the wee hours of Saturday. He was admitted to hospital a week ago. In his career spanning more than four decades, Rajesh had acted in more than 150 movies. His autobiography, 'Kala Thapasvi Rajesh Atmakathe', came out in 2014. His daughter Asha Rani is the wife of the multi-lingual south actor Arjun



Sarja.

Gange Gowri', 'Sati Sukanya', 'Beluvalada Madilalli', 'Kappu Bilupu', 'Brundavana' are his major movies. He was recognised as one of the prominent actors of the Kannada film industry.

The mortal remains of Rajesh will be kept at his Vidyaranyapura residence to enable people to pay their homage till the evening. The last rites will be conducted in the evening.