Veteran Kannada actor Kashinath passes away

Veteran Kannada actor Kashinath passed away on Thursday at Sri Shankara Hospital in Bengaluru. Hospital authorities confirmed the death, even as further details are awaited. The actor is said to have been admitted in the hospital two days ago.

The senior actor had carved a niche for himself in the genre of comedy. He has not only acted but also directed and produced several Kannada films. Kashinath was recently seen in Chowka, released last year. The veteran actor has at least 40 films to his credit, spanning over a career of more than three decades.

Hailing from Kundapur in Udupi district, the actor is survived by two children.