Question- Kashinath passed away recently. He was a-
(a) Telugu actor
(b) Malayalam actor
(c) Tamil actor
(d) Kannada actor
Answer: (d)
Related Facts:
- Noted Kannada film actor, director and producer Kashinath passed away. He was 67 years old.
- He was suffering from Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a type of cancer.
- Born at Kundapura in Karnataka, the actor’s journey to the tinsel town began as director of ‘Aparoopada Athithigalu’ (1976) starring Suresh Heblikar, Anand Darwar and Mamatha.
- Two years later, he directed another movie ‘Aparichita’, a suspense thriller.
- Inspired by its success, Kashinath remade the movie in Hindi with a title ‘Be-Shaque’ starring Mithun Chakraborty, Yogeeta Bali and Amrish Puri.
- He also acted in several films.
- Kashinath has more than 40 movies to his credit.
Reference:
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/veteran-kannada-actor-kashinath-passes-away/article22461418.ece
https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/veteran-kannada-actor-kashinath-passes-away-bengaluru-74925
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/kannada-film-actor-kashinath-passes-away/articleshow/62550157.cms