Veteran Kannada Actor Jayanthi Passes Away at 76

Veteran Kannada actor Jayanthi passed away on Monday due to ill health at her residence in Bengaluru. She was 76years old. Abhinaya Sharadhe Jayanthi is a prominent name in the Kannada film industry. Her carrier spanned from 1960 to the late 80s.

The veteran actor was recovering from illnesses. However, she breathed her last during her sleep. The late actor in an interview given last year, spoke about how she was stuck in Hampi during the lockdown. She also spoke about how she was using the time to soak in nature and the surroundings. Jayanthi shared that she found time catching up with her peers through virtual video calls. Also Read: Actor Bikramjeet Kanwarpal passes away due to COVID-19 complications(Opens in a new browser tab)

The veteran actress’s son Krishna Kumar confirmed the news of Jayanthi Passes Away. News Agency ANI has also shared the news of Jayanthi’s death. Also Read: Marathi Actress Ashalata Wabgaokar passes away due to COVID-19(Opens in a new browser tab)

“Karnataka: Veteran Kannada actor Abhinaya Sharade Jayanthi passes away at her residence in Bengaluru. “Her contribution to the film industry is immense. It is an irreplaceable loss to Kannada film industry,” Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa tweets”, read the tweet.

Karnataka: Veteran Kannada actor Abhinaya Sharade Jayanthi passes away at her residence in Bengaluru.

"Her contribution to the film industry is immense. It is an irreplaceable loss to Kannada film industry," Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa tweets pic.twitter.com/ZjTis7MXXM

— ANI (@ANI) July 26, 2021

Jayanthi Passes Away, Celebs mourn.

Veteran #Kannada actress #Jayanthi (76) popularly known as #AbhinayaSharadhe passed away due to health issues. She acted in more than 500 films in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam & Hindi. #OmShanti pic.twitter.com/D9sQNNBwwt

— Sreedhar Pillai (@sri50) July 26, 2021

I am saddened by the demise of Jayanthi, "Abhinaya Sharadhe" (Goddess Sharada in acting). She has acted in over 500 films, including films in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi & Marathi. I never forget her acting in ‘Bahaddoor Gandu’ against Dr.Rajkumar.

Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/pvOvB7jcdc

— Vishweshwar Bhat (@VishweshwarBhat) July 26, 2021

It was a shocking Monday morning fans for cinephiles as they woke up to the news of actress Jayanthi's death. The veteran actress has acted in over hundreds of films that span across five languages and has reigned on top, especially in the Kannada film industry. pic.twitter.com/6poSDHEnbf

— MrAarif (@MrAarif42516787) July 26, 2021

ABHINAYA SHARADE our pancha bhasha Veteran Actress JAYANTHI Amma has passed away. Whole South Indian Film enthusiasts will miss you for ever !! Above 500 movies, 50 of them with Natasarvabauma Dr.Rajkumar a commendable journey !!🙏 pic.twitter.com/dFeqDnuzfr

— Pradeep H (@hengavalli) July 26, 2021

Jayanthi has acted in over 500 films and won six State awards (four Best Actress and two Best Supporting Actress).

May her soul attain moksha.

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