The 97th birth anniversary of iconic Kannada cinema figure Dr. Rajkumar is being commemorated with reverence and enthusiasm across Karnataka. Major events are taking place at Kanteerava Studio in Bengaluru, where he is laid to rest. Family members and the state government are offering special prayers and organizing cultural events to honor his legacy.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje, and other dignitaries are expected to participate in the celebrations at Kanteerava Studio. Fans are engaging in community service activities like food distribution and blood donation camps to mark the occasion. The area around the studio is decorated with large cutouts of Dr. Rajkumar as fans gather to celebrate his birth anniversary.
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy paid tribute to Dr. Rajkumar, acknowledging his significant influence as a cultural ambassador. BJP State President B.Y. Vijayendra also honored the actor’s contributions to Kannada cinema and culture. Dr. Rajkumar, known for his over five-decade-long career and 200 films, was a pivotal figure bridging popular and art films in Kannada cinema.
