Vasishta N Simha is now Vajra Sahasi

Sandalwood actor

Vasishta N Simha

was in Hubballi last week on Republic Day. This time, though, he was there for a very special reason — he was one of the special guests for the memorial function on the 187th death anniversary of Sangolli Rayanna. “It was a very nice event, at which I got to be part of forum that had former chief minister Jagadish Shettar, among other dignitaries. Given the importance that

Sangolli Rayanna

has in our history, it was an honour to be at the event,” says Vasishta.

While in Hubballi, Vasishta also was bestowed upon a title —

Vajra Sahasi

— by his fans. “Vishnuvardhan was given the title

Sahasa Simha

in Hubballi by fans. He’s been one of my biggest inspirations as far as the the film industry goes and I feel blessed that I had fans who gave me a title in the same place. They called me Vajra Sahasi, comparing my voice to vajra or diamond; my career choices and talent was the reason they called me sahasi or daring,” adds the

Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu

actor.