New Delhi [India]September 11 (ANI): Former Union Minister and veteran Telugu actor UV Krishnam Raju, popularly known as ‘Rebel Star’, passed away at the age of 83 during treatment at a private hospital in Hyderabad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief on social media.
Krishnam Raju was the uncle of ‘Baahubali’ actor Prabha. The veteran actor was the first actor to have served as a Union minister in the cabinet of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
She made her debut in the film industry in 1966 with the Telugu film ‘Chilaka Gorinka’, which was produced and directed by K. Pratyagatma. Raju did more than 180 films in his career.
PM Modi condoled the death of a Telugu actor. He wrote, “Saddened by the passing away of Shri UV Krishnam Raju Garu. The generations to come will remember his cinematic brilliance and creativity. He was also at the fore in community service and made a mark as a political leader. Condolences to his family and fans. peace.”
Saddened by the demise of the veteran actor, Amit Shah tweeted, “Sad to learn that the beloved star of Telugu cinema and former Union Minister, U Krishnam Raju Garu has left us. He won millions of hearts with his versatile acting and worked for the betterment of the society. His passing leaves a deep void in our Telugu cinema. My condolences.”
According to the CMO of Telangana, Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao has directed Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar to perform the last rites of his dearest friend and former Union Minister Krishnam Raju with an official ceremony. CS Somesh Kumar will make arrangements on the orders of CM
Earlier, Rajnath Singh wrote on his Twitter handle, “Shocked by the passing away of legendary actor and former MP Krishnam Raju Garu. He will be remembered for his outstanding performances in many Telugu films. He had a wonderful and generous personality. My condolences to Prabhas, his entire family and fans. peace.”
Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed grief over the demise of actor Prabhas’s uncle Krishnam Raju.
The Chief Minister appreciated the contribution of the rebel star in the film Bhoomi and public life and expressed his condolences to the bereaved family members.
Andhra Pradesh Governor Vishwabhushan Harichandan also expressed grief over the demise of a veteran Tollywood actor.
Governor Harichandan said, Krishnam Raju served as a member of the Lok Sabha from 1999 to 2004 and held the portfolios of Rural Development, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Defense and External Affairs as a Union Minister.
The Governor expressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.
Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao expressed his deepest condolences to the family members of late Krishnam Raju.
He said that the passing of Krishnan Raju, who acted as a hero in many films during his fifty-year career and won the hearts of film audiences as a ‘rebel star’ with his unique acting style, made his way to the Telugu silver screen. is a great loss. ,
The CM said, the death of Krishnam Raju, who served the people of the country as a member of the Lok Sabha, as a Union Minister and in the field of political administration, is sad. Prayed for the peace of his soul. (ANI)
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