Chiranjeevi Sarja was a renowned Indian film actor known for his work in Kannada films. |
He was the nephew of the well-known South Indian actor, Arjun Sarja. |
Chiranjeevi Sarja was the grandson of the popular Kannada actor, Shakti Prasad. |
Beginning as an assistant director, he collaborated with his uncle, Arjun Sarja, for four years to gain experience. |
His debut film, 'Vayuputra' (2009), earned him the Innovative Film Award for Best Debut (Male). |
Some of his notable films include 'Gandedhe' (2010), 'Kempegowda' (2011), 'Ajith' (2014), 'Amma I Love You' (2018), and 'Sinnga' (2019). |
Chiranjeevi Sarja tragically passed away on 7 June 2020 after experiencing severe chest pain and collapsing during a phone call with his father. |
He was rushed to Apollo Hospital in Jayanagar, where he was pronounced dead. His last rites were performed on 8 June 2020 at his late grandfather's farmhouse in Tumakuru district. |
Following his death, Karnataka's Chief Minister, B. S. Yediyurappa, expressed his condolences, stating that the Kannada film industry had lost a talented actor. |
Former Chief Minister of Karnataka, H. D. Kumaraswamy, also mourned his passing, describing Chiranjeevi Sarja as a bright star in the artistic community who left us too soon. |