Karnataka's beloved comedian, Rakesh Poojary, tragically passed away at 33 due to a heart attack on May 11. He collapsed at a friend's mehendi event and was immediately hospitalized. Known for his work on 'Comedy Khiladigalu,' where he was a runner-up in 2018 and winner in 2020, Rakesh also starred in films like 'Pailwaan' and several Tulu movies.
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