Veteran Yakshagana artiste Bellare Vishwanatha Rai passes away

Mangalore Today News Network

Bellare, July 07, 2022: Veteran Yakshagana artiste of `Kadamallige’ fame, Bellare Vishwanatha Rai  passed away at his residence at Keyyur village late night on July 6, Wednesday following a brief illness. He was 73 years old.

 

Vishwanatha Rai who had served Karnataka Mela for 35 years  was also associated with Suratkal, Kadri, Kuntaru, Bappanadu, Kateel and Edneer Melas where he had served for short terms.

He was also the recipient of several awards including Yakshanidhi and Pulincha Ramayya Shetty Awards.