Ace Kannada actor Chandrashekhar passes away

Ace Kannada actor Chandrashekhar passed away in the wee hours of Saturday. He breathed his last in Canada. He is survived by his mother, wife and a daughter.

Chandrashekar had made his on-screen debut as a child artist, and got into fame as a lead actor in Edakallu Guddadamele, directed by Putanna Kanagal. Reports say that he died due to a heart attack.The success of the film was such that 'Edakallu Guddadamele' became his first name, and he became famous as Edakallu Guddadamele Chandrashekhar.

After his marriage, Chandrashekhar moved to Canada and started working with the Indian High Commission as a visa officer. 
Chandrashekhar made his debut as a director with Poorvapara, which became the first Kannada movie to be screened in Toronto Film Festival.