ANOTHER LOSS IN FILM INDUSTRY - POPULAR STAR PASSES AWAY DUE TO COVID-19; CELEBS AND FANS IN DEEP SHOCK!

According to the latest development, popular Superstar who was also known as the Amitabh Bachchan of the Gujarati film industry, Naresh Kanodia died due to Covid 19 this morning (October 27). He was admitted to Ahmedabad’s UN Mehta Institute for the past few days and was undergoing treatment there.

Aged 77, the actor has a huge fan following who has taken to their social media and expressed their grief! Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi tweeted, "I am deeply saddened by the demise of Shri Naresh Kanodia, a veteran actor of Gujarati cinema and a former MLA. His contribution in the field of entertainment and social service will always be remembered. Condolences to the bereaved family and their huge fan base ... Om Shanti!!”

ગુજરાતી સિનેમાના દિગ્ગજ કલાકાર અને ભૂતપૂર્વ ધારાસભ્ય શ્રી નરેશ કનોડિયાના અવસાનથી વ્યથિત છું. મનોરંજન તથા સમાજસેવાના ક્ષેત્રે એમનું યોગદાન હંમેશા યાદ રહેશે. શોકગ્રસ્ત પરિવાર અને એમના વિશાળ ચાહકવર્ગને સાંત્વના...ઓમ શાંતિ !!

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 27, 2020

In a span of two days, we have lost both Maheshbhai and Nareshbhai Kanodia. Their contributions to the world of culture, especially popularising Gujarati songs, music and theatre will never be forgotten. They also worked hard to serve society and empower the downtrodden. pic.twitter.com/Ri4GzOO5zo

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 27, 2020

For the unversed, Naresh’s elder brother who was also a Gujarati film musician, singer and former parliamentarian Mahesh Kanodia died just two days ago following a prolonged age-related illness.