Sandalwood celebs mourn Ambareesh's death

Sandalwood celebrities share their memories of Rebel Star Ambareesh.

There will be no other Ambareesh in the industry: M Leelavathi, actress
It is really sad that I got to witness so many people passing away in my lifetime, and all of them are such gems from the film industry. There’s not going to be any other Ambareesh in the industry.

He had a sense of humour like no other: Aindrita Ray, actress
He used to light up the set the moment he walked in. It was almost impossible to keep a straight face with him around. He had a sense of humour like no other and he remains to be a

true legend

. Personally, it was an honour to have him play my father in two films. Ambareeshanna you will be most missed.

I will hold on to many fond memories of him: Ramakrishna, makeup artist
It is really tough to convey my emotions in words. He was one of the most loving and caring human beings I have known and my testimony to that was how he would feed me forcibly when we used to work long hours. I will hold on to those memories always and I pray for his soul, as well as for strength to his family.

He was like a father figure:

Sanjjanaa

, actress
A few weeks ago, there was a meeting I attended where Ambareesh uncle, being the head of the Artistes’ Association, was present and he stood by me. He was a father figure for all, and is irreplaceable in the industry. No one in today’s generation takes so much pain in solving others’ problems. He was always there for everyone.

Losing him is like losing my father: Darshan, actor
Losing Ambareesh appaji is like losing my father. I am unable to process this fact in my head and accept the truth. We are cancelling the shoot of

Yajamana

in

Sweden

and the entire team is headed back to Bengaluru.

I have lost my closest friend:

Doddanna

, actor
It is so unbelievable that he is no more. I spoke to him at around 5 pm on Saturday. He was completely fine. It is unfair that he is no longer with us. I am saddened that I have lost my closest friend.