Senior director of Sandalwood industry S K Bhagavan breathed his last today morning (February 20) at a hospital in Bengaluru. He was 90. He was suffering from a prolonged age-related illness.
The news of the sudden demise of the veteran filmmaker has left everyone in a shocking state. Many from the Kannada TV industry are also mourning the loss of S K Bhagavan.
Actress Amoolya Gowda was one of the very first actresses to share her deepest condolence over the shocking demise of the veteran director. Speaking with ETimes TV, the actress shared, "It is indeed shocking news to me. I'm traveling to a song shoot now and I got to know the news. It was difficult for me to digest it. I have been recalling all the talks we used to have while shooting for our daily soap Aparanji."
"RIP uncle. Blessed to have known you. Will cherish our conversation always," wrote actress
Manasa Joshi on her Instagram handle.
Ashvithi Shetty recalled the time when she received an award from S K Bhagavan and shared, "RIP sir, You were so supportive and encouraging"
"True legend, Rest in peace sir" wrote
Deepika Das on her social media.
Besides these celebs, many others have also paid their final tribute to the veteran filmmaker. Jagannath Chandrashekhar, Shri,
Rajesh Dhruva, Adhvithi Shetty, and Swetha Changappa have also mourned the demise of S K Bhagavan.