RIP Ambareesh: PM Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi Condoles Death of Rebel Star

New Delhi, November 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the death of legendary Kannada actor-turned-politician Ambareesh and said he will be always remembered for his memorable performance and extensive contribution to the politics. While Congress President Rahul Gandhi termed it as a loss of 'valuable Congress family member'. The 66-year-old Rebel star passed away on Saturday night after suffering cardiac arrest at Bengaluru's Vikram Hospital. Ambareesh Last Glimpse Live Streaming: Watch Antim Darshan of Actor Turned Politician's Body From Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.

PM Modi described the loss of Veteran leader as "Shri Ambareesh will always be remembered for his memorable performances as an actor and extensive contribution to politics. He was a strong voice for Karnataka’s welfare, at the state and central level. Pained by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers.' Ambareesh Dies at 66: Former Congress Leader and Kannada Actor Breathes his last at Bengaluru Hospital.

Shri Ambareesh will always be remembered for his memorable performances as an actor and extensive contribution to politics. He was a strong voice for Karnataka’s welfare, at the state and central level. Pained by his demise. Condolences to his family & admirers: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 25, 2018

Congress president Rahul Gandhi while condoling Ambareesh's death said, "In the passing of Ambareesh Ji, the Congress family has lost a valuable member. He was a famous son of Karnataka, whose work as an actor & and in politics, won him a huge following both in the state & across India. My condolences to his family and friends in this time of grief".

In the passing of Ambareesh Ji, the Congress family has lost a valuable member. He was a famous son of Karnataka, whose work as an actor & and in politics, won him a huge following both in the state & across India. My condolences to his family and friends in this time of grief.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 25, 2018

The real name of Ambareesh is Malavalli Huchche Gowda Amarnath, but his popular films earned him the title of ‘Rebel Star’ and ‘Mandyada Gandu’. He was born in Mandya District's Doddarasinakere Village on 29 May 1952.

Meanwhile, Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy visited the Kanteerava stadium to pay homage to the mortal remains of the renowned actor. Former PM H.D. Devegowda and Smt. Chennamma too paid their last respects to the actor. Later, they met his wife Sumalatha and son Abhishek.

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