Actor Umesh passes away at 80; Kannada cinema loses a beloved comic legend

Veteran Kannada actor Umesh, celebrated for his comedic talent and over 350 films, passed away at 80 after battling stage-four liver cancer. Known for his expressive humor and trademark dialogue delivery, Umesh’s career spanned five decades, beginning with ‘Makkala Rajya’ in 1960. His final days were marked by remarkable optimism, even while bedridden.