Published 15:32 IST, October 27th 2020
Naresh Kanodia, Gujarati cinema's star passes away due to COVID; PM Modi expresses grief
Naresh Kanodia, Gujarati cinema's star actor and politician passes away at the age of 77. The actor-turned-politician passed away due to the COVID-19 virus.
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Naresh Kanodia, the superstar of the Gujarati cinema, passed away on Tuesday 27 October 2020. The actor-turned-politician was admitted at a hospital in Ahmedabad where he breathed his last. The news of Naresh Kanodia’s death came as a shocker after the news of his brother’s demise. Read ahead to know the details.
The superstar of Gujarati films passed away at the age of 77. The actor passed away due to the COVID-19 virus. According to DNA, Naresh was admitted at the UN Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre after he tested positive of the coronavirus. The actor was kept on ventilator support. Naresh Kanodia’s brother, Mahesh Kumar Kanodia passed away two days before the actor. The news of Naresh Kanodia’s death was announced by trade analyst Komal Nahta who took to Twitter to reveal the news. He wrote that even death couldn’t do them apart. He mentioned that two days after the death of his younger brother, Naresh Kanodia passed away due to COVID-19. Take a look at the tweet below.
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Naresh Kanodia’s passes away due to COVID-19
Seems, even Death couldn’t do them apart! Two days after Mahesh Kumar Kanodia, younger brother, actor and music director Naresh Kanodia, passes away due to COVID-19. https://t.co/mQ7ZyBQwNn pic.twitter.com/mMLOv21xZX
— Komal Nahta (@KomalNahta) October 27, 2020
Taking to Twitter, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his condolences. The Prime Minister appreciated both Naresh and Mahesh Kanodia's contributions to the world of culture, music, and theatre. Take a look at the tweet by PM Modi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expresses grief on Naresh Kanodia's death
In a span of two days, we have lost both Maheshbhai and Nareshbhai Kanodia. Their contributions to the world of culture, especially popularising Gujarati songs, music and theatre will never be forgotten. They also worked hard to serve society and empower the downtrodden. pic.twitter.com/Ri4GzOO5zo
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 27, 2020
Several fans were shocked by the news of Naresh Kanodia’s death. They took to Twitter to express their grief. Some of the fans even extended their condolences to Naresh Konadia’s family. One of the fans commented, “Thanks for remembering such legends. He was a first Gujrati Superstar. May his soul Rest in Peace.” Take a look at some of the comments and reactions.
Fans’ extend their condolences
Naresh Kanodia’s Gujrati picture
Naresh Kanodia featured in the 1984 film Hiran Ne Kanthe that was directed by Mehul Kumar. The film was based on two youngsters Bandra and Mulande who fall in love. However, they belong to rival families. Other Naresh Kanodia’s Gujrati pictures include Dhola Maru, Marad No Mandvo and Pardeshi Maniyaro.
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15:32 IST, October 27th 2020