Bengaluru, Aug 10: Ratnakanti Shetty, the mother of famous music director Gurukiran of Kannada cinema, has passed away. Gurukiran, who is emotional over the loss of her mother, has shared an emotional post on social media. Film luminaries, fans and close friends have expressed their deep sorrow over her loss and have expressed their condolences to the family.
Condolences from Sandalwood luminaries and fans
Ratnakanti Shetty, the mother of famous music director Gurukiran of Kannada cinema, has passed away.
Deeply saddened by the loss of her mother, Gurukiran has paid tribute to her mother by sharing an emotional post on social media. Everyone is doing their best to give her courage. Some have prayed for peace to her mother’s soul.
‘I am sharing the heartbreaking news that my beloved mother Ratnakanti Shetty has passed away. Whatever has happened in life, whatever has been achieved, it is all because of my mother,” Gurukiran wrote in his post. Film luminaries, fans and close friends are expressing their condolences to Gurukiran’s family, wishing them the strength to bear the loss.
Gurukiran’s Career
One of Sandalwood’s trend-setting music directors, Gurukiran made his debut as an independent music director in the late 90s with the film ‘A’. He created a new sensation in the Kannada film industry with his distinctive and energetic tunes for a string of hit films including ‘Upendra’, ‘Aaptamitra’, ‘Appu’, ‘Jogi’. Along with music direction, he has also won the hearts of Kannadigas as a singer and actor, and has won several State Government Awards and Filmfare Awards. His mother was the driving force behind his success.