Kannada actor Kichcha Sudeep's mother dies at 86

Kannada actor and television host Kichcha Sudeep’s mother, Saroja Sanjeev, died on Sunday, October 20. She was 86 years old.

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Saroja Sanjeev breathed her last at around 7 am at Apollo Hospital, Jayanagar, where she had been receiving treatment for age-related health complications.

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Despite efforts by the medical team to stabilise her condition, she succumbed to her illness in the early hours of the day.

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The actor, who shares a close bond with his family, has received an outpouring of condolences from fans, colleagues, and the wider Kannada film industry.

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Kichcha Sudeep, known for his wide-reaching influence in Kannada cinema, was reportedly by his mother’s side during her final moments.

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Saroja Sanjeev had been battling health issues for an extended period, and her condition had deteriorated in recent weeks.

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