Full state honors for Vishnuvardhan

Kannada film stalwart Dr Vishnuvardhan passed away on Tuesday (29th, December 2009). The Sahasa Simha, as he was affectionately called by his fans, was laid to rest along with full state honors. Vishnuvardhan’s wife actress Bharati, along with daughters Keerthi and Chandana, were present at the Abhiman Studios where the body was cremated. The Karanataka chief minister BS Yedurappa and his cabinet ministers were also present at the funeral to pay their last respects to the departed soul. The government had announced that a memorial would be built for Vishnuvardhan.