I can't imagine Kannada film industry without you.

We know South Indians are very crazy about the movie stars. They are like God and the temple built on honour of them. In this era of cunning and political film industry one man stood above all and it is great honour to write about such a person who entertained us till his death.


My brother and me always used to fight in childhood because of difference in opinions. He used to provoke me by telling negative opinions about my favorite things. One such difference of opinion was about Dr Raj and Dr Vishnuvardhan. Vishnuvardhan and Shankar Nag are always my favourite, one left too early and latter left us when industry wanted a leader like him.

That day morning 5 '0' clock my brother messaged me "Your favourite sahasa Simha no more". I read that message at about 6 and suddenly switched on my TV. It was a great shock. Still I couldn't believe he is no more. Bandhana is perhaps my first movie I liked most in Kannada and if I list my best, 90% of films will be starring Dr Vishnuvardhan. His Yajamana,Apta mitra, all time best Naagara Haavu and there are many to mention.

He always kept himself away from politics and controversies. But controversies didn't move away from him. With so much controversies surrounding Gandada gudi incident he continued his service to Kannada. Though people said so many things he engaged in his work with same love and affectionate for kannada. There is always debate on who is the best among Shankar Nag, Dr Raj and Dr Vishnuvardhan. But they are great in their own respect. Shankar Nag introduced and nurtured so many young talents to Kannada industry. Dr Raj led every moment in Kannada film industry. And Dr Vishnuvardhan always served as a people and director's actor and led an example for others with his simplicity and humanitarian characters.
Long live Vishnu Dada,Long live all three, Long live Kannada.