Actor, director and producer
Kashinath breathed his last at a private hospital in Bengaluru today morning. Kashinath who is known for comedy movies and double meaning dialogues was last seen in the Kannada movie Chowka. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Some of his hit films are
Anatana Avanthara, Avale Nannad Hendthi and
Hendathi Endhare Haygirabeku.
Kashinath started his film journey in the year 1975 as a director. He has acted in more than 40 films.
He is also credited for introducing famous directors like
Sunil Kumar Desai and
Upendra to Sandalwood industry. Chief Minister
Siddaramaiah and former Prime Minister H D Devegowda and Sandalwood fraternity have mourned the sad demise of Kashinath. He will be laid to rest at a burial ground in Chamarajpet.