Kannada films superstar Puneeth Rajkumar said goodbye to this world forever. The actor died on Friday due to a heart attack. Puneeth was just 47 years old and surprisingly, he passed away when he was working out in the gym. After his death, there has been a wave of mourning in the film world. From celebs to fans, Puneeth is seen paying tribute to Rajkumar. At the same time, now the Prime Minister of the country, Narendra Modi has also expressed his grief on the death of Puneet.
A cruel twist of fate has snatched away from us a prolific and talented actor, Puneeth Rajkumar. This was no age to go. The coming generations will remember him fondly for his works and wonderful personality. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/ofcNpnMmW3
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 29, 2021
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shared a Twitter account with Puneeth Rajkumar. It can be seen in this picture that PM Modi and Puneeth Rajkumar are getting the photo clicked with a smile on their face. During this, a helicopter is also seen behind them. Looks like, PM Modi has posed for a picture with the actor before getting into this helicopter. With this picture, PM Modi wrote an emotional post expressing grief over the demise of the actor, saying, ‘Unfortunately we have taken away the very talented actor Puneet Rajkumar. This was not the age to go. The coming generation will remember this great man through the works done by him. My tribute to his family and fans, Om Shanti.
Shocked and deeply saddened as Karnataka's most loved superstar #PuneetRajkumar is no longer with us.
— Basavaraj S Bommai (Modi Ka Parivar) (@BSBommai) October 29, 2021
A huge personal loss and one that's difficult to come to terms with.
Praying the almighty gives the Rajkumar family and fans the strength to bear this loss.#OmShanti pic.twitter.com/QpF63vKvIO
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai also condoled the death of actor Puneeth and wrote an emotional note sharing a picture of himself and him. Also called the actor’s death a huge personal loss, which can never be filled. CM Basavaraj Bommai wrote, ‘Shocked and deeply saddened. Karnataka’s most loved superstar #PuneethRajkumar is no more with us. A huge personal loss, which is difficult to compensate for. Almighty prayers with the Prince’s family and fans, so that he may have the strength to bear this loss’.
Puneeth Rajkumar was the superstar of the Kannada film world. He gave more than one hit film in his career. His fan following can be gauged from the fact that after the actor’s death, the Karnataka government has imposed section 144 in the state. Not only this but all theaters in the state have also been closed.
