Puneeth Rajkumar's large contributions to social causes, charity
3 years, 1 month ago

Puneeth Rajkumar's large contributions to social causes, charity

India Today  

Kannada film star Puneeth Rajkumar, who passed away in Bengaluru on Friday, October 29, at the age of 46 after suffering a cardiac arrest, was also known for his charity. The Power Star had last year donated Rs 50 lakh to the CM Relief Fund to help the state in its fight against Covid-19. The year before, he donated Rs 5 lakh to the Chief Minister's Natural Calamity Relief Fund to aid North Karnataka flood victims suffering in the unprecedented floods. Yediyurappa March 31, 2020 According to a Times of India report, Puneeth Rajkumar had decided to donate his eyes like his late father Dr Rajkumar.

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Puneeth Rajkumar birth anniversary: Looking back at when special treatment due to his lineage irked him
9 months, 1 week ago

Puneeth Rajkumar birth anniversary: Looking back at when special treatment due to his lineage irked him

Hindustan Times  

Puneeth Rajkumar, born Lohith on March 17, carved his own path in the Kannada film industry before his death on October 29, 2021. The late actor, who is actor-politician Dr Rajkumar’s son and actors Shiva Rajkumar, Raghavendra Rajkumar’s brother, told Silvers Screen India in a 2016 interview that special treatment on sets initially irked him. Puneeth Rajkumar passed away on …

Posters of Politicians Missing But One Man’s Face All Over Karnataka – ‘Appu’ Puneeth Rajkumar - News18
1 year, 7 months ago

Posters of Politicians Missing But One Man’s Face All Over Karnataka – ‘Appu’ Puneeth Rajkumar - News18

News 18  

Travel in Bengaluru or other parts of Karnataka and you may rarely find a politician’s poster with hardly 10 days left for the assembly elections. A few days ago, Puneeth Rajkumar’s family had a brush with politics as the wife of his elder brother Shiva Rajkumar, Geetha Shiva Rajkumar, joined the Congress. “This will help the grand old party to …

Puneeth Rajkumar's charitable efforts find mention in Karnataka University course
2 years ago

Puneeth Rajkumar's charitable efforts find mention in Karnataka University course

India TV News  

The fans of late Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar are celebrating as Bengaluru University has included a lesson in 'Vaanijya Kannada - 3' textbook prescribed for B.Com students. Neene Rajakumara book was released recently by Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar, wife of the late superstar. Puneeth Rajkumar always supported social causes and generously contributed to charities and foundations. The family of Puneeth donated …

Puneeth Rajkumar to be conferred ‘Karnataka Ratna’ posthumously
2 years, 1 month ago

Puneeth Rajkumar to be conferred ‘Karnataka Ratna’ posthumously

Firstpost  

Considered the Kannada cinema’s reigning star, Puneeth Rajkumar, youngest of five children of thespian and matinee idol Dr Rajkumar, had died of a cardiac arrest on October 29, 2021, at the age of 46. Karnataka’s highest civilian award ‘Karnataka Ratna’ will be conferred posthumously on late actor Puneeth Rajkumar on Tuesday, on the occasion of the 67th Kannada Rajyotsava. Considered …

Puneeth Rajkumar to be conferred Karnataka's highest civilian award posthumously | Deets Inside
2 years, 2 months ago

Puneeth Rajkumar to be conferred Karnataka's highest civilian award posthumously | Deets Inside

India TV News  

Puneeth Rajkumar: 'Karnataka Ratna', the highest civilian award of the Government of Karnataka, will be presented posthumously to noted Kannada actor, Puneeth Rajkumar, in front of Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on November 1. The CM said this award is given in recognition of the contribution of Puneeth Rajkumar to Kannada film field, Kannada language and culture. Asked about the demand …

Puneeth Rajkumar to be conferred with Karnataka Ratna Award posthumously, Appu fans celebrate on Twitter
2 years, 4 months ago

Puneeth Rajkumar to be conferred with Karnataka Ratna Award posthumously, Appu fans celebrate on Twitter

India TV News  

Puneeth Rajkumar will be conferred with State’s highest civilian honour Karnataka Ratna in the Kannada Rajyotsava ceremony on November 1 later this year. CM announces Karnataka Ratna for Puneeth Rajkumar At the Independence Day flower show, Bommai shared with those gathered that Rajkumar will be conferred with Karnataka Ratna Award posthumously. Fans celebrate Karnataka Ratna Award for Puneeth Rajkumar Twitter …

Puneeth Rajkumar's wife Ashwini writes 'I'm in tears' in emotional post, expresses gratitude to fans of 'Power Star'
3 years, 1 month ago

Puneeth Rajkumar's wife Ashwini writes 'I'm in tears' in emotional post, expresses gratitude to fans of 'Power Star'

Hindustan Times  

Late actor Puneeth Rajkumar's wife Ashwini has written an emotional note remembering her husband and expressed 'heartfelt gratitude' to his fans. In her first post after her husband's death, Ashwini wrote, "The untimely death of Sri Puneeth Rajkumar has been shocking not only to the family but also to the entire state of Karnataka. On behalf of our entire family, …

Seven Puneeth Rajkumar fans die by suicide in Karnataka; three of them want eyes donated like idol
3 years, 1 month ago

Seven Puneeth Rajkumar fans die by suicide in Karnataka; three of them want eyes donated like idol

Firstpost  

Following the actor’s demise, there has been a spike in people coming forward to pledge their eyes Fans of actor Puneeth Rajkumar are still unable to reconcile with the news of the demise of their star and some of them are taking the tragic step of dying by suicide to follow their hero in death. Please donate my eyes just …

Puneeth Rajkumar Death LIVE Updates: Appu Fans Still Overcoming Grief of His Sudden Demise; Family Thanks Govt for Funeral Arrangements
3 years, 1 month ago

Puneeth Rajkumar Death LIVE Updates: Appu Fans Still Overcoming Grief of His Sudden Demise; Family Thanks Govt for Funeral Arrangements

News 18  

Puneeth Rajkumar Death LIVE Updates: Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar was laid to rest after final rites were conducted at Kanteerava Studios in the presence of his family members, friends and ruling and opposition leaders of all political parties in Bengaluru. Karnataka Police offered a 21-gun salute before Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai handed over the national flag, which had been wrapped …

Aamir Khan mourns shocking demise of Kannada star Puneeth Rajkumar: He won us all with his warmth
3 years, 1 month ago

Aamir Khan mourns shocking demise of Kannada star Puneeth Rajkumar: He won us all with his warmth

India TV News  

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan on Saturday condoled the untimely demise of Kannada star Puneeth Rajkumar, who left for heavenly abode at the age of 46 following a cardiac arrest on Friday. Celebrity friends including Rana Daggubati, Chiranjeevi, Jr. NTR, Shiva Rajkumar and Prabh Deva among others also ensured to reach the stadium in order to pay their respects to the …

Last rites of actor Puneeth Rajkumar performed in Bengaluru
3 years, 1 month ago

Last rites of actor Puneeth Rajkumar performed in Bengaluru

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The last rites of late Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar were performed today with state honours at Sree Kanteerava Studios in Bengaluru. Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and a huge crowd of fans were present at the studio to pay their last respect to the late star. The demise of Puneeth took the entire country by shock and several popular …

Puneeth Rajkumar's fan dies of heart attack after news of actor's death
3 years, 1 month ago

Puneeth Rajkumar's fan dies of heart attack after news of actor's death

Hindustan Times  

A hardcore fan of Puneeth Rajkumar from Marur village in Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka, died on Friday night after the death of the Kannada star. Puneeth's mortal remains have been shifted to Bengaluru's Sree Kanteerava Stadium for public viewing, where a large number of fans could be seen waiting to get one last view of their favourite star, prior to his …

Yash pays last respects to Puneeth Rajkumar, Jr NTR and Nandamuri Balakrishna in tears
3 years, 1 month ago

Yash pays last respects to Puneeth Rajkumar, Jr NTR and Nandamuri Balakrishna in tears

Hindustan Times  

Jr NTR, Yash, Nandamuri Balakrishna and others paid their last respects to Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar, who died of a cardiac arrest on Friday afternoon. Jr NTR got emotional as he paid his last respects to Puneeth Rajkumar. Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai and other ministers of the state cabinet also came to pay their last respects. The state government …

Thousands pay tributes to late Kannada star Puneeth Rajkumar in Bengaluru
3 years, 1 month ago

Thousands pay tributes to late Kannada star Puneeth Rajkumar in Bengaluru

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Thousands of grieving fans continue to flock the city's Kanteerava stadium on Saturday to pay their final respects to Kannada film star Puneeth Rajkumar, whose last rites is likely to be performed by this evening. The state government has announced that Puneeth's last rites will be conducted with state honours at Dr Rajkumar Punyabhoomi in Kanteerava Studio, next to …

RIP Puneeth Rajkumar: Fans in large numbers pay last respects at Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru
3 years, 1 month ago

RIP Puneeth Rajkumar: Fans in large numbers pay last respects at Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru

India TV News  

Puneeth Rajkumar, the 46-year-old powerstar known for films such as “Appu”, "Veera Kannadiga" and “Maurya", died in a hospital in Bengaluru following a massive heart attack. His death was mourned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, among others. Puneeth Rajkumar's mortal …

Puneeth Rajkumar fans gather to catch a last glimpse of late actor. See pics
3 years, 1 month ago

Puneeth Rajkumar fans gather to catch a last glimpse of late actor. See pics

Hindustan Times  

Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar's untimely death at 46 has left his fans in grief. Thousands of fans paid their last respects to the late actor at the Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru Friday night. Fans queue up to pay their last respects to actor Puneeth Rajkumar at the Kanteerava Stadium, in Bengaluru, Friday. As soon as news of the untimely death …

Puneeth Rajkumar to be cremated on October 31 with full state honours
3 years, 1 month ago

Puneeth Rajkumar to be cremated on October 31 with full state honours

India Today  

Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar, fondly called Appu by his fans, breathed his last after suffering a massive heart attack on October 29. PUNEETH RAJKUMAR'S CREMATION AT KANTEERAVA STUDIO IN BENGALURU Puneeth Rajkumar suffered a massive heart attack on October 29 and was rushed to Vikram hospital in Bengaluru. Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai granted permission for Puneeth Rajkumar's remains to …

Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar to be laid to rest beside his father's grave in Bengaluru
3 years, 1 month ago

Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar to be laid to rest beside his father's grave in Bengaluru

India TV News  

Kannada film actor Puneeth Rajkumar's mortal remains will be put to rest beside the grave of his father, the legendary actor of Kannada cinema Dr Rajkumar in Bengaluru. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has directed to initiate necessary steps to conduct final rites of the actor in the premises of Sri Kanteerava studio near the grave of Dr Rajkumar in Bengaluru, …

Family donates Puneeth’s eyes
3 years, 1 month ago

Family donates Puneeth’s eyes

The Hindu  

Following in the footsteps of his father, Dr. Rajkumar, the family of Puneeth Rajkumar donated his eyes on Friday. Soon after he was declared dead, Puneeth Rajkumar’s brother Raghavendra Rajkumar placed a request with Dr. Rajkumar Eye Bank run by Narayana Nethralaya to collect the actor’s eyes. K. Bhujang Shetty, chairman and managing director of Narayana Nethralaya, who personally monitored …

Puneeth Rajkumar: Pics from the life of 'Power Star' of Kannada cinema
3 years, 1 month ago

Puneeth Rajkumar: Pics from the life of 'Power Star' of Kannada cinema

The Hindu  

Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar passed away on October 29, 2021. Puneeth with his brothers Shivarajkumar and Raghavendra at the release of a book on their father Dr. Rajkumar 'The Person Behind the Personality', in Bengaluru on June 2, 2012. Actor Puneeth Rajkumar during the inauguration of the sixth edition of the Karnataka Premier League Twenty20 Championship at the M. Chinnaswamy …

Puneeth Rajkumar dies: Actor had donated his eyes, security beefed up across Karnataka
3 years, 1 month ago

Puneeth Rajkumar dies: Actor had donated his eyes, security beefed up across Karnataka

India TV News  

Popular Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar, son of Kannada cinema legend Rajkumar, passed away at the age of 46 following a massive heart attack on Friday. The Hospital said in a statement, "Puneeth Rajkumar was brought to Vikram Hospital today with diagnosis of heart attack with ECG done by a family doctor. According to family sources, Puneeth suffered a heart attack …

Kannada star Puneeth Rajkumar dies at 46; Abhishek Bachchan, R Madhavan call it 'heartbreaking'
3 years, 1 month ago

Kannada star Puneeth Rajkumar dies at 46; Abhishek Bachchan, R Madhavan call it 'heartbreaking'

Hindustan Times  

Actor Puneeth Rajkumar has died after suffering a heart attack on Friday. Karnataka minister Dr CN Ashwathnarayan confirmed and condoled the demise of Puneeth Rajkumar in a statement. "Puneeth Rajkumar was brought to Vikram Hospital with diagnosis of heart attack with ECG done by a family doctor. At the time of arrival to the emergency, the patient was non-responsive and …

Actor Puneeth Rajkumar dies of heart attack
3 years, 1 month ago

Actor Puneeth Rajkumar dies of heart attack

The Hindu  

Puneeth Rajkumar, 46, one of the marquee names of the Kannada film industry and the youngest of the five children of matinee idol Dr. Rajkumar, passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest on Friday morning. “He was at the party celebrating my birthday on Thursday night, singing and dancing merrily and to realise he is gone today is unbelievable,” said …

Kannada star Puneeth Rajkumar passes away at 46
3 years, 1 month ago

Kannada star Puneeth Rajkumar passes away at 46

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Kannada star Puneeth Rajkumar breathed his last on Friday at the age of 46. #PuneethRajkumar — sonu sood October 29, 2021 Many other celebrities like Lakshmi Manchu, Tovino Thomas, and Hansika Motwani also posted their condolences on Rajkumar's death. — Chiranjeevi Konidela October 29, 2021 "Gone too soon brother 😞 Rest in peace! Deepest condolence to his family.may his …

Actor Puneeth Rajkumar dies of heart attack: Condolences pour in
3 years, 1 month ago

Actor Puneeth Rajkumar dies of heart attack: Condolences pour in

The Hindu  

Puneeth Rajkumar, 46, one of the marquee names of Kannada film industry and the youngest of the five children of matinee idol Dr. Rajkumar passed away on October 29 after suffering cardiac arrest in the morning. Dr. Ranganath Naik of Vikram Hospital said, “Puneeth Rajkumar complained of chest pain in the morning and was rushed to the private clinic of …

Abhishek Bachchan to Ajay Devgn, Bollywood mourns Power Star Puneeth Rajkumar's death
3 years, 1 month ago

Abhishek Bachchan to Ajay Devgn, Bollywood mourns Power Star Puneeth Rajkumar's death

India Today  

Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar was hospitalised in critical condition after suffering a heart attack in the morning. — Abhishek Bachchan October 29, 2021 Ajay Devgn mourned Puneeth Rajkumar’s demise and wrote, “Your legacy will live on. Heartfelt condolences to his family & fans.#PuneethRajkumar — Ajay Devgn October 29, 2021 Riteish Deshmukh is shocked and saddened by Puneeth’s death. Condolences to …

'Enormous loss for Karnataka': CM Bommai pays tribute to actor Puneeth Rajkumar
3 years, 1 month ago

'Enormous loss for Karnataka': CM Bommai pays tribute to actor Puneeth Rajkumar

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday tweeted that he was “deeply shocked” by the news of Kannada film star Puneeth Rajkumar’s death. He tweeted, “I am deeply shocked that Kannada celebrity Shri Puneeth Rajkumar died of a heart attack. Puneeth Rajkumar dies of heart attack at 46 Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar died in a Bengaluru hospital after suffering a …

Power Star Puneeth Rajkumar dies at 46 in Bengaluru. Devastated, says Twitter
3 years, 1 month ago

Power Star Puneeth Rajkumar dies at 46 in Bengaluru. Devastated, says Twitter

India Today  

Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar died after suffering a heart attack on October 29. Most loved kannada Actor since my childhood #PuneethRajkumar @PuneethRajkumar pic.twitter.com/pqTZVCxivR — Bangalore RFC October 29, 2021 Bigg Loss To Kannada Film Industry RIP #PuneethRajkumar sir pic.twitter.com/0FcF7WltMe — Nellore NTR Fans October 29, 2021 Day before yesterday #PuneethRajkumar Life is like a water bubble pic.twitter.com/NNIWEtTNM7 — Jayadeep October …

Power Star Puneeth Rajkumar dies at 46 after suffering from cardiac arrest
3 years, 1 month ago

Power Star Puneeth Rajkumar dies at 46 after suffering from cardiac arrest

India Today  

Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar passed away on Friday noon after suffering from a heart attack earlier in the day. His streak of successful films throughout the 2000s and 2010s established Puneeth Rajkumar as one of the highest paid actors in the South. Several ministers and former chief ministers reached the hospital soon after the news of Puneeth Rajkumar's sudden demise …

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