Veteran Actor MS Umesh Dies At 80, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Pays Tribute

Popular Kannada actor Mysore Srikantayya Umesh, fondly known as Umesh, is no more. He reportedly breathed his last on Sunday (November 30). The actor had been battling illness for quite some time.MS Umesh Dies At 80Umesh left for his heavenly abode earlier today, sources close to the family confirmed. He was 80.The actor had reportedly been fighting cancer for a considerable period. He was recently hospitalised in Bengaluru, where he breathed his last.About UmeshIn an illustrious career spanning more than five decades, he featured in over 350 films and became one of the most recognisable faces in the Kannada film industry.Born on April 24, 1945, in Mysuru, Umesh entered the world of acting at the age of just four when he performed in Master

K Hirannaiah’s Lanchavatara theatre group. He later went on to join the renowned Gubbi Veeranna troupe before making his full-fledged acting debut.He rose to fame after playing the lead role in Makkala Rajya in 1960. Over the years, he acted in notable films such as Nagara Hole, Guru Shishyaru, Anupama, Kaamana Billu, and Venkata in Sankata.His journey, however, was not without hurdles. After a slow phase early in his career, he returned to theatre for a while. But he refused to give up on his dream and made a big comeback in 1977 with Katha Sangama, after which his film career flourished.Condolences Pour InChief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah paid a tribute to the legendary Sandalwood actor. His tweet read, "The news of the demise of Umesh, the renowned comedian of the Kannada film industry, has brought sorrow. Through his natural acting, he entertained audiences for several decades, and to this senior soul who served Kannada cinema, heartfelt farewell. I pray that the departed soul attains eternal peace."Fans also took to X to mourn the demise. We at Zoom offer our heartfelt condolences to the family.