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Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai introduced a tax-exemption for Puneet Raj Kumar-starred Kannada film, ‘Gandhadha Gudi’ which is predicated on the safety and conservation of wildlife.
Speaking to reporters earlier than Puneetha Parva, the pre-release occasion of ‘Gandhadha Gudi’ right here on Friday, the CM mentioned that he’s very glad to take part on this operate because it provides an impression that ‘Appu’ continues to be with us. “Individuals throughout the State, from Kollegal to Bidar, in each village, nonetheless have a photograph of Puneet Raj Kumar of their villages to point out their love and affection for him. It’s laborious to imagine that he was not with them. The quantity of affection and affection that Puneet had gained from the folks is exceptional and that’s attainable due to the blessings of God,” he added.
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Bommai mentioned Puneet Raj Kumar had been standard as a toddler artist and acted in a number of films. However his works within the Kannada movie discipline subsequently made him stay within the hearts of thousands and thousands of individuals. “For all of us, Appu is alive”.
The CM mentioned ‘Karnataka Ratna’, the best civilian award of the Authorities of Karnataka, can be offered posthumously to Puneet Raj Kumar in entrance of Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on November 1. He should all the time be the supply of inspiration for teenagers all the time and for this function, this award can be given to him posthumously. The presentation award will happen on the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha on November 1 at 5 pm. After November 1 operate, three extra features can be held in several components of Bengaluru in a ten-days program.
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Puneeth Rajkumar handed away final 12 months on October 29, following a cardiac arrest on the age of 46. Colloquially referred to as Appu, he was an actor, playback singer, tv presenter and producer.
He was popularly referred to as ‘Powerstar’ for his robust efficiency in numerous commercially-successful Kannada movies. He was not only a star of movies similar to Appu but additionally a celeb tv host and the occasional singer too. He’s survived by his spouse and two daughters.
Puneeth Rajkumar was posthumously conferred with an honorary doctorate by the College of Mysore earlier this 12 months. Puneeth’s spouse Ashwini obtained the doctorate on her late husband’s behalf.