NE NEWS SERVICE
AHMEDABAD, OCT 27
Days after the death of his elder brother Mahesh Kanodia, actor-turned-politician Naresh Kanodia passed away at a hospital in Ahmedabad on Tuesday morning. He was 77.
In a span of two days, we have lost both Maheshbhai and Nareshbhai Kanodia. Their contributions to the world of culture, especially popularising Gujarati songs, music and theatre will never be forgotten. They also worked hard to serve society and empower the downtrodden. pic.twitter.com/Ri4GzOO5zo
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 27, 2020
Kanodia was admitted to the UN Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre after he was found COVID-19 positive. He was on ventilator support.
Dubbed as a ‘superstar’ of the Gujarati cinema, Naresh Kanodia represented the Karjan Assembly constituency from 2002 to 2007.
Kanodia has worked in more than 100 Gujarati films. Two days ago, Naresh Kanodia’s brother Mahesh Kanodia passed away.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed grief over the sad demise of Kanodia. Modi tweeted: “In a span of two days, we have lost both Maheshbhai and Nareshbhai Kanodia. Their contributions to the world of culture, especially popularising Gujarati songs, music and theatre will never be forgotten. They also worked hard to serve society and empower the downtrodden.”
The prime minister also tweeted his condolences for Naresh Kanodia in Gujarati.
Paying heartfelt condolences, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Tuesday said he was extremely saddened by the death of BJP leader Naresh Kanodia. “His invaluable contribution to the arts will inspire the younger generation,” tweeted Rupani.
શ્રી નરેશભાઈ કનોડિયા આજે સ્વર્ગલોક સિધાવ્યા છે, તે કરજણના ધારાસભ્ય હતા, દલિત આગેવાન હતા, ગુજરાતી કલાકાર હતા, તેમણે કરજણની સેવા કરી છે. આજના દિવસે તેમની સેવાને પણ યાદ કરું છું. pic.twitter.com/KzGfPIUKbC
— Vijay Rupani (Modi Ka Parivar) (@vijayrupanibjp) October 27, 2020
Famous Gujarati film musician, singer, and former parliamentarian Mahesh Kanodia died at his residence in Gandhinagar on Sunday following a prolonged illness. He was 83.
His brother and veteran Gujarati actor Naresh Kanodia reportedly breathed his last on Tuesday morning.
