Written by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
A 58-year-old Yakshagana artiste died whereas acting on a stage on Friday at Karnataka’s Kateel city. The video of the artiste collapsing in the midst of a efficiency has gone viral. Yakshagana is Karnataka’s conventional theatre.
Within the viral video, the performer was seen enjoying the character of Shishupala within the play and was seen crumbling down the stage rapidly. The play was instantly stopped and he was rushed to the close by hospital the place he was declared useless.
In response to a report in The Hindu, the Yakshagana artiste was recognized as Guruvappa Bayaru who has been performing Yakshagana for the final three many years. On Friday, Bayaru was performing along with his troupe, Kateel Sri Durga Parameshwari Mela when the incident occurred. He was mentioned to be related to this troupe since 2013.
The report mentioned Bayaru is a well-liked title amongst Yakshagana artistes in coastal Karnataka. He’s additionally recognized for donning roles like Madhukaitaba and Hiranyaksha. Bayaru’s latest efficiency in Mangaluru’s Yakshagana city corridor acquired accolades from the Yakshagana lovers.