Senior yakshagana artiste Sadashiva Shetty Mundaje, 67, passed away in his house following cardiac arrest on Saturday, June 7.
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Senior Yakshangana artiste Sadashiva Shetty Mundaje, 67, passed away in his house following cardiac arrest on Saturday, June 7, night.
A versatile artiste, Mr. Mundaje played variety of roles in Kannada and Tulu Yakshaganas of Dharmastala, Karnataka and Sasihitlu Yakshagana Melas (troupes). He played roles in “Raja” ,“Pundu”, and “Natakiya” “veshas”.
He was part of the Kateel Mela for the last two decades wherein he also discharged the role of manager of the third Mela of the Kateel Mela.
Mr. Mundaje recently discharged to his house after angioplasty.
Many people visited Kadri Mallikatte ground on Sunday to pay homage to his body. Last rites was performed at the burial ground in Kadri on Sunday, June 8.
Published – June 08, 2025 03:38 pm IST