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renowned film producer-director G.V.Iyer, 86, died on December 21 evening
at 5-30 p.m. in Mumbai. The producer of renowned films like 'Sankaracharya'
in Sanskrit had gone to Mumbai, three days ago, to finalise the hero for
his forthcoming venture based on Bana Bhatta's Sanskrit work, Kadambari.
He had finalised almost all arrangements to launch his latest venture after
his return to Bangalore on December 21 or 22. The last rites will take place
at his Bharadhwaja Ashrama, near Dodda Aladamara, on the outskirts of Bangalore,
near Kengeri tomorrow. His body is being from Mumbai on December 22.
Starting as a stage
worker and stage artiste, the Nanjangud-born veteran actor and producer
had achieved international acclaim through his classic works of celluloid,
which had also brought him fame and awards. Iyer is survived by son, Raghavendra.
He was born at Nanjangud, the famous pilgrim centre near Mysore, in September
1917. He started his career as a stage artiste in 'Sadarame' drama in
Mysore and later worked in the film field, starting his career as a poster
writer and carpenter. He had acted with several veteran actors both on
stage and in the film field. He had brought to the film field many film
heroes, including Dr.Rajkumar.
Karnataka Chief Minister
S.M.Krishna and matinee idol Dr. Rajkumar have condoled G.V.Iyer's death.
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