Bengaluru, November 6: Veteran Kannada actor Harish Rai, best known for his performances in films like 'Om' and the 'KGF' series, has passed away after battling cancer. The actor was a respected name in South Indian cinema, having acted in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu films over several decades.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar took to his X account to confirm the news and express his condolences. Sharing the sad news, Shivakumar wrote that the industry has lost one of its finest actors. Satish Shah Dies: ‘Sarabhai vs Sarabhai’ Icon Passes Away at 74 in Mumbai, Confirms Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit.

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar Pays Tribute on Harish Rai's Demise

"The passing away of Harish Rai, the renowned villain actor of Kannada cinema, is an extremely sorrowful event. The film industry has become poorer with the death of Harish Roy, who was suffering from cancer. In films including Om, Hello Yama, as well as KGF and KGF 2, Harish Roy had acted wonderfully and attracted everyone's attention," he wrote in Kannada. Asrani Dies: Shikhar Dhawan Pays Tribute After Veteran Actor Passes Away at 84, Calls Him 'True Icon of Indian Cinema' (See Post).

"I pray that his soul attains peace and that God grants strength to his family and loved ones, who are in pain from his departure, to bear the sorrow. Om Shanti," he added. Throughout his career, Rai appeared in several popular films such as 'Samara,' 'Bangalore Underworld,' 'Jodihakki,' 'Raj Bahadur,' 'Sanju Weds Geetha,' 'Swayamvara,' and 'Nalla.' However, his roles in 'Om' and the 'KGF' franchise brought him wide recognition and love from fans.

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