Veteran Kannada actor Umesh, known for his remarkable comic timing and expressive performances, passed away at 80 in Bengaluru after battling stage-four liver cancer. With over 350 films to his name, Umesh began his journey with ‘Makkala Rajya’ in 1960 and became a beloved face in Kannada cinema, earning a state award for ‘Katha Sangama’ in 1975.
