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Udupi: Renowned Theatre Artiste Anand Ganiga Passes Away

  •   Fri, Apr 23 2010 11:45:03 AM

Udupi: Renowned Theatre Artiste Anand Ganiga Passes Away 
by Hemanath Padubidri
Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (VA) 

Udupi, Apr 23: Renowned theatre artiste, Kutpady Anand Ganiga (74) passed away on Friday April 23 following a brief illness. 

He was the chief person behind the establishment and growth of Udupi Rangabhoomi. He has served the organization for 42 years. As a secretary he offered his service for 40 years and later became the chairman. 

He has written two Kannada, three Tulu dramas and has produced more than 25 of them. He was also a columnist and yakshagana artiste. He has bagged several awards including Rajyotsava, Nataka Academy and Aryabhatta awards. 

He is survived by wife and three sons.
  

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  • Udupi Mohammed Aslam, udupi S.K.

    Sat, Apr 24 2010

    I am grieved to hear the sad news about the death of my dear friend and a schoolmate and I know him since our school carrier. His loss is immense and I don’t know how to express myself on such an occasion. We were in the theatre artistes and acted in various Dramas and it took me some time when I heard of the sad news of his demise. Recollection of the past will inspire the work he stood for of good work.
    I pray to God for peace to his soul.

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  • Udupi Mohammed Aslam, urudpi S.K.

    Sat, Apr 24 2010

    Udupi Mohammed Aslam, Saudi Arabia
    I am grieved to hear the sad news about the death of my dear friend and a schoolmate and I know him since our school carrier. His loss is immense and I don’t know how to express myself on such an occasion. We were in the theatre artistes and acted in various Dramas and it took me some time when I heard of the sad news of his demise. Recollection of the past will inspire the work he stood for of good work.
    I pray to God for peace to his soul.

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  • Eddie Sequeira, Mangalore / Doha

    Sat, Apr 24 2010

    I met Mr Ganiga when 'Ranga Bhoomi-Upupi' and 'Udayavani' had organised the first all India Level Konkani Drama Competition (1989) in which I had taken part with my drama 'Parath Eik Pavtim' which later won many awards including the Best Paly and Direction. That was the most happy time of my life and also proudest moment too as a dramatist. THIS HAPPENED BECAUSE OF MR. GANAIGA'S SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT to an unknown person like me. I found in him a humble person, full time dedicated to the promotion of art and drama. My heartfelt condolences to his family. May God gime them strength and courage to bear this irreparable loss.

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  • raghavendra Ganiga, DUBAI

    Fri, Apr 23 2010

    It would be difficult to measure the impact he has had on the many people’s lives he touched, personally and professionally.

    He was a thoughtful and generous artist, and we are very grateful for the many contributions that he made.

    We are extremely saddened to lose such a loyal and committed Person.
    We extend our deepest condolences to the family members.

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  • Taranath & Keerthi Hegde , Udupi

    Fri, Apr 23 2010

    Heartfelt Condolences on the sad demise Mr.Ananda Ganiga,the proponent Art,drama and culture in Udupi.His contribution to the Udupi Rangabhoomi is praiseworthy.Five decades of his unstinted service to the Theatre world in Udupi is added colour to the cutural and temple city of Udupi. Gentleman to the core and a fatherly figure.The void which he has left is difficult fill.May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Rons Bantwal, Mumbai

    Fri, Apr 23 2010

    Dear Ganiga family, Our heartfelt sympathies on the sudden demise of dear Mr Anand Ganiga. May the Almighty God give you all courage and strength to bear this terrible loss of Tulu-Kannada Nataka (Drama) Ranga & RANGABHOOMI.
    Rons Bantwal & Fly

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  • Austin Santhosh, Haleangadi/Bahrain

    Fri, Apr 23 2010

    Sad news to all those who are from Dakshina Kannada and Udupi. Ananda Ganiga has dedicated his life for the sake of art & Drama. He was a humble gentleman. I personaly met him during his Bahrain trip in early 90's. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Arehole Sadashiva Rao, Bejai, Mangalore

    Fri, Apr 23 2010

    The sad demise of Anand Ganiga has been darkens the Kannada Rangabhoomi. May his soul rest in peace. His contributions to theater are always alive and Ganiga is the great

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  • H M Pernal, Mangalore

    Fri, Apr 23 2010

    I Knew Mr. Ganiga from my college days. Indeed a great artist and organiser. The cap was his trade mark. Udupi theatre will miss you sir. Heartfelt condolence.

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  • vasant raj, udupi/Abudhabi

    Fri, Apr 23 2010

    Very sad news, we loss a great artist my deep condolences to their family.

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