Born: Sampath Kumar
September 18, 1950. Mysore, Karnataka
Died: December 30, 2009 (aged 59) Mysore
Spouse: Bharathi Vishnuvardhan

Kannada film Industry Vishnuvardhan died of a severe heart attack attack in Mysore late on on Wednesday morning at 2:30 am.

The popular Kannada actor real name was Sampath Kumar, passed away at the age of 59 years.

He developed breathing problems at about 2:30 am on Wednesday and he was immediately taken to a private hospital where he breathed his last.

* In 2005 Vishnuvardhan was awarded honorary doctorate by Bangalore University.

* Vishnuvardhan was married to Kannada actress Bharati on 27 February 1975 at Kuchalamba Kalyana Mantapa in Bangalore.

He acted in more than 200 films, In 5 Languages., 4 in Hindi.won 7 Filmfare Awards and many state government awards. He was also involved in public service and welfare activities of the film world.

Family:

Vishnuvardhan was born to Late Sri. H.L. Narayana Rao and Late Smt. Kamakshamma. His father was an artist and script writer for movies. His family made a living in Mysore’s Chamundipura. In those days, his father was well known for his collection of Musical instruments and taught dancing. In fact, one of Vishnu’s sister, Smt. Ramaramachandra was a Kathak dancer, who was praised by the then King of Mysore, Late Sri.Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar. VishnuVardhan died on 30th December, 2009 at 2:30 am of severe heart attack.

Vishnuvardhan was married to Kannada actress Bharati on 27 February 1975 at Kuchalamba Kalyana Mantapa in Bangalore. He had two adopted daughters, Keerthi and Chandana. Keerthi is married to Anirudh, an upcoming actor in the Kannada Film industry. Vishnuvardhan has one elder brother and four sisters. He was a great actor. He contributed very rich to the Kannada film industry

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Official website: http://www.vishnuvardhan.com/