Mangaluru: Prabhakar Poonja of Poonja International passes away at 72


Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Sept 17: Prabhakar Poonja, the owner of Poonja International and a prominent figure in Mangaluru’s business community, passed away on Tuesday. He was 72.

As of now, the exact cause of death remains unconfirmed, and it is not known whether it was due to natural causes or any other reason. Further information is awaited from the family or official sources.

Prabhakar Poonja was widely respected in the region for his business acumen and contributions to the local commercial sector. News of his sudden demise has come as a shock to many, and tributes have begun to pour in from various quarters.

Funeral details are yet to be announced.

  

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  • Rakesh Kanud, Mangalore/Surathkal

    Tue, Feb 03 2026

    Sir you are my boss I am what I am because of you What a gentleman what a man what a personality what an aura No words Sir no words

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  • Dawood Kaskar, Dubai

    Tue, Feb 03 2026

    Sir, You helped me a lot during 90s. Whether gold,real estate or anything else, it was because of you , i expanded in Southern India.

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  • Raghunath G, Mangalore/Muscat

    Fri, Jan 23 2026

    Dhani my boss my son has a job today because of you I had no money for the fees I had no money to support my family I thought of you only a large hearted man like you would understand my pain today he is a doctor and everyday I pray and think of you Thank you 🙏 🙏🙏

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  • Varun K, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 21 2026

    Sir I came to you in difficult times and you helped me and my children What can I say sir no words are ever enough True real life hero that’s what you are🙏

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  • Irfan Kukkaje, Mangalore

    Fri, Jan 09 2026

    My boss greatest of all time 🙏🙏🙏 King of mangalore Thank you for helping me Sir,without you my life would never be the same

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  • Vinay H, Mangalore

    Sat, Dec 27 2025

    Sir I came to you when my daughter wanted a seat in collegeto become an engineer,i didn’t have the money, you helped me and spoke to management and got my daughter a seat today she is an engineer because of you.Forever remember you sir in my prayers😔🙏

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  • Dilip T, Surathkal/Udupi

    Thu, Dec 25 2025

    Dhani thank you 🙏 My words are not enough Dhani to tell and express how much you helped and supported me and my family and my children. Heavy heavy heart Sir Forever my god,my saviour

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  • Kiran N, Udupi/Mangalore

    Thu, Dec 18 2025

    Sir the number of times you have helped me and my family is countless 🙏You came into my life like a blessing/like god and took away my worries. You supported my children by helping with their school fees. I truly have no words to express my gratitude 🙏🙏🙏🙏😭😭😭

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  • Ravi K, Mumbai

    Wed, Dec 17 2025

    Thank you Anna🙏 You helped me and my family so many times whenever I was in deep trouble you came to rescue me.You are my god Anna and I will forever remember you so will my family.You are a great man

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  • Shantanu K, Mangalore/Suratkal

    Tue, Dec 16 2025

    Dhani thank you 🙏 Only one king and lion of mangalore sir that is you Sir

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  • Govind, Mangalore

    Sun, Dec 14 2025

    Lion thank you sir 🙏🙏🙏

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  • Rai B, Doha

    Sun, Dec 14 2025

    Sir I worked in your hotel before I moved abroad and I always think of you and thank you for being a guiding light in my life I bow down to you forever sir 🙏

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  • Joy Mascrenhanas, Mangalore

    Sat, Dec 13 2025

    Sir Our city was known because of you and your hotel.An epitome of chivalry,style,generosity,fearless and kind.I bow down to you Sir always and forever 🙏

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  • Rohit K, Mangalore

    Tue, Dec 02 2025

    my boss 🙏 thank you for everything sir.For helping my family and teaching me about life I am grateful to you sir

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  • Kurva, Mangalore

    Mon, Nov 24 2025

    king of mangalore 👑 No one like you Sir

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  • Soorya K, Mangalore

    Tue, Nov 18 2025

    Thank you sir my boss my god 🙏

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  • K Rahul S, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 14 2025

    KING👑👑👑👑

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  • Dilip K, Mumbai

    Wed, Nov 12 2025

    Prabhakar Seth aapka ehsaan main kabhi Nahin bhul sakta dhanyavad Seth ji🙏🙏🙏🙏 dil se

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  • A K Moorthy, Mumbai

    Tue, Nov 04 2025

    thank you Sir 🙏🙏🙏 You are always in my prayers

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  • S S Kamath, Buntwal

    Fri, Oct 31 2025

    🙏🙏🙏🙏

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  • K Nambiar, Worli

    Thu, Oct 30 2025

    miss you sir 😢🙏 Bhagwan aapko hamesha khush rakhen

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  • Manohar J, Navy Mumbai

    Wed, Oct 15 2025

    Prabhakar Seth.Sahab aapka shukriyada zindagi bar Karta rahoonga 🙏

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  • Sriri, Mumbai

    Sun, Oct 12 2025

    Prabhakar Seth 🙏🙏🙏🙏 Aap mere Bhagwan ho Thank you Prabhakar Seth

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  • Murli, Mangalore

    Sun, Oct 12 2025

    One true king 👑Thank you for helping me during my difficult times Saab🙏

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  • Prabhas, Suratkal

    Sun, Oct 12 2025

    Sir you are the king of mangalore and will always be 🙏

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  • Rao, Mangalore

    Sat, Oct 11 2025

    We miss you sir 🙏

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  • Ram, Mumbai

    Wed, Oct 01 2025

    Rest in peace sir🙏 Forever grateful to you

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  • Mathew, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 30 2025

    You are my godfather.Thank you for all your help sir Rest in peace

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  • Nagraj, Mangalore

    Sun, Sep 21 2025

    Saab you touched the life’s of many.I am forever in debt and forever grateful to you 🙏🏻

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  • Sanath, Mangalore

    Sat, Sep 20 2025

    Sir you are and always will be the King of mangalore.There is no one who didn’t know you,you had so many admirers.Thank you sir for helping so many people along the way 🙏🏻

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  • Rohan, Mangalore

    Fri, Sep 19 2025

    Sir I know you are in heaven.You are the bravest and kindest soul I have met.I looked up to you and wanted to be just like you.The style and aura you had is unmatched. Thank you for helping me in my most difficult time when my family needed it. Aap sher ho sir 🙏🙏🙏

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  • Aditya, Mangalore

    Fri, Sep 19 2025

    True king of Mangalore👑.No man like you Sir.The most respectable man Heart of gold.You touched the lives of so many.Lived fearlessly You will continue to be in all our hearts

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  • Meena D'Souza, Manglore

    Thu, Sep 18 2025

    A very good and kind person may his soul rest in peace.. heartfelt condolences to the entire poonja family...

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  • Sushanth, Udupi

    Thu, Sep 18 2025

    Man Who always thought me to take up challenges worked with 3 years.....

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  • Shailesh, Mangalore

    Thu, Sep 18 2025

    Man of golden heart always addressed me as anu rest in peace sir

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  • k b r, Mangala Uru

    Thu, Sep 18 2025

    He was a pious man ...

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  • Aroya, Mangalore

    Wed, Sep 17 2025

    A man with a heart of gold, the one true king of Mangalore . 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

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  • Diana Rita D'Souza, Mangalore

    Wed, Sep 17 2025

    May The soul of Prabhakar Poonja Sir Rest in Peace. Heartfelt condolences to Ma'm, Yuvraj, Nidhi n all family members. Diana D'Souza

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  • Ananda Moorthi., Thokkottu, 575017.

    Wed, Sep 17 2025

    PEARL of MANGALORE.....RIP sir.🙏

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  • Santhon Dattu, Mangalore

    Wed, Sep 17 2025

    Man of steel from the 1980 s

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront

    Wed, Sep 17 2025

    Rest in Peace ...

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  • Maxim, Mangalore

    Fri, Sep 19 2025

    Rest in peace

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