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Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who was Rakesh Poojary? The comedian who passed away at the age of 34; here's all you need to know
Comedian Rakesh Poojary from Karnataka passed away at the age of 34 due to a heart attack . The news of his sudden demise has left his close ones from the industry and fans deeply shocked. The disheartening incident took place on May 11 when he was at a friend's mehendi event. According to the reports, Rakesh collapsed at 2 a.m. and was immediately taken to the hospital. Rakesh Poojary is best known for his work in the show Comedy Khiladigalu . He made an appearance in season 2 of the show, and his fun personality quickly won the hearts of the audiences. His team was the runner-up in the 2018 show. That wasn't all for Rakesh, as he was once again seen on the show in 2020, with a new season. This time Rakesh won the show and made a name for himself nationwide. The comedian and actor has won hearts from movies like Pailwaan and Idu Entha Lokavayya, as well as in Tulu films such as Petkammi, Ammer Police, Pamman the Great, Umil, and Illokkel. His comic timing and fun personality were something that fans admired a lot. Fans have taken to social media to express their grief, posting emotional tributes and sharing clips from Rakesh's most iconic performances. Many described him as a 'pure soul' and a 'born entertainer' who brought laughter to countless lives. The comments sections of his last social media posts have turned into a space of mourning and remembrance.
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Business Standard
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Rakesh Poojary, Kannada TV actor and comedian, dies at 34 of heart attack
Rakesh Poojary, the Comedy Khiladigalu 3 winner and a Kannada and Tulu actor, died on Sunday late night after a heart attack. Tragically, the 34-year-old actor passed away in the Udupi area during a mehendi ceremony. Rakesh passed out late last night, according to an article in India Today. In addition to posting a birthday greeting for his sister, the TV personality also shared a narrative from the mehendi event on Instagram. These two recent Instagram tales have gone viral as his last posts. The Deccan Herald reported that Rakesh passed out while chatting with his friends at their home in Miyar. Shortly after collapsing, he was taken to a hospital, but they pronounced him dead. Rakesh Poojary passes away of cardiac arrest Rakesh was declared dead shortly after suffering a heart attack at a mehendi event. He passed away late on Sunday night after being taken to a nearby hospital. On his Instagram Stories, Rakesh had posted a photo from the pre-wedding ceremony. After being taken to a hospital, the actor was pronounced dead by the medical staff. Rakesh recently finished filming Kantara Chapter 1 recently. Rishab Shetty is both the director and star of the Kantara prequel. Netizens reactions to the Rakesh Poojary passes away Fans, colleagues in the industry, and a number of actors have been sending condolences since word of Poojar's death news. The actor's hometown will host his last ceremonies. The Kannada cinema and television industry has been rocked by the news of Rakesh's premature demise. Actor Pruthvi Aambar reacted to the news of his demise and commented on his X account, 'Always with a pure sweet hearted smile , ever loving, and extremely talented artist , you will always remain in our heart , deeply saddened , Rakesh we miss you!' A judge from Comedy Khiladigalu, Rakshitha wrote on social media, 'The ever-smiling Rakesha…my fav sweetest kindest loving person… Namma Rakesha…will miss you mange.' Actor Shivraj KR Pete wrote on his Instagram, 'How do we pray for peace for a soul that brought smiles to so many hearts?'. All about Rakesh Poojary Rakesh Poojary, fondly known as Vishwaroop, was from Karkala, Udippi. His victory in the season 3 of comedic Khiladigalu, a comedic reality show, made him well-known in the Kannada television industry. Additionally, Poojary starred in a number of well-known Kannada and Tulu films, including Petkammi, Pailwan, Ammer Police, and Itu Entha Lokavayya. Rakesh Poojary, who has appeared in serials and reality television, had aspirations of playing movie roles. His mother and younger sister survive him. After winning the show in 2020, Rakesh became well-known throughout Karnataka. After appearing on the Tulu reality show Kadale Bajil, the actor became well-known in 2014. Rakesh also starred in a few Tulu and Kannada films, including Umil and Ammer Police. Rakesh was also active in the theatrical industry and starred in a number of reality shows in Karnataka.
