Popular actor of Kannada film and TV industry Dilip Raj passed away at the age of 48. According to reports, he was taken to Apollo Hospital in Bengaluru after suffering a heart attack, but doctors could not save him. There is a wave of mourning in the industry and fans due to his demise.
A shocking news came out from the Kannada film and television industry on Wednesday morning. Actor Dilip Raj has passed away. According to reports, he died due to heart attack. It is being told that 48 year old Dilip Raj was admitted to Apollo Hospital located in Kumaraswamy Layout area of Bengaluru, but despite all the efforts of the doctors, he could not be saved. After the news came out, his friends, family members and people associated with the industry are reaching the hospital. There is a wave of mourning in the Kannada entertainment world due to the demise of the actor.
Dilip Raj got recognition from ‘Milana’ and ‘Hitler Kalyana’
Dilip Raj had made his special mark in all three mediums, films, TV and theatre. She gained tremendous recognition by working with Puneet Rajkumar in Milana, released in 2007. After this he also played important roles in films like ‘U-Turn’ and ‘Boyfriend’. He got the most popularity in the TV industry from Hitler Kalyana, in which he played the lead role. On the basis of his acting, Dilip Raj created a special place among millions of viewers. Apart from acting, he was also very popular as a dubbing artist.
Dilip Raj’s journey started from theatre, later became producer
Before making his mark in TV and films, Dilip Raj was associated with theatre. He worked actively with famous theater groups like ‘Nataranga’ and ‘Drishti’. During this time he honed his acting skills. According to reports, it was during this theater period that he met the famous theater and TV actress Nandita, who introduced him to the television industry. Later, Dilip Raj also produced many TV serials under his banner ‘DR Creations’ and established himself as a multitalented artiste in the industry.