Bengaluru: Popular Kannada actor, television presenter and former radio jockey Aparna Vastare Sources close to her said that 57-year-old Vastare has passed away. Her husband Nagaraj Vastare said that 57-year-old Vastare was suffering from lung cancer for the last two years. She died on Thursday night.
Known for her work as a presenter on DD Chandana and anchoring several government programmes and events, she had a strong fan base due to her excellent diction in Kannada. In 1998, she created a record by presenting a show for eight consecutive hours as part of Diwali celebrations.
She made her cinema debut in 1984 with Puttanna Kanagal’s last film ‘Maasanada Hoovu’ and acted in several Kannada TV shows. Vastare was also the voice behind the announcements of the Bangalore Metro.
She appeared in the Kannada reality television show Bigg Boss and her role as ‘Varalaxmi’ in the popular comedy show ‘Majaa Talkies’ was appreciated by the people.
Several film, television, literary and political personalities, including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, condoled Vastare’s demise.
No, the correction of the famous Nirupa Aparna or death is new. Government summary mainly kannada chief vahini karykarmagali kannada bhashyali highly suggest nirmana madutt river manamatagidda very much pratibhayandu very much hammannu next time sad association.
May the dead person rest in peace… pic.twitter.com/fZs9L6m42Q— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) July 11, 2024
“Saddened to hear about the demise of actress and noted presenter Aparna. A versatile actress, who was a household name in the state and performed beautifully in Kannada language on leading Kannada channels and Government functions, has left us too soon,” Siddaramaiah wrote on Twitter.
