Renowned singer Shivamogga Subbanna died due to a heart attack on Thursday night. He was 83.
He breathed his last at Jayadeva Hospital in Bengaluru. Shivamogga Subbanna was the first Kannadiga to win a National Award for playback singing for his song ‘Kaadu Kudure Odi Banditta’ in the film ‘Kaadu Kudure’.
He gained a lot of popularity by rendering songs written by Jnanpith Award-winning Kannada writer Kuvempu.
After learning about the unfortunate news, several netizens took to social media to pay their heartfelt condolences.
“Had grown up listening to his amazing renditions of #Kannada Bhaavageete. His songs and unique voice will continue to mesmerise #music lovers forever…May his Aatman Attain Sadhgati Aum Shaanti,” a Twitter user wrote.
Had grown up listening to his amazing renditions of #Kannada Bhaavageetè .
His songs and unique voice will continue to mesmerise #music lovers forever…
May his Aatman Attain Sadhgati Aum Shaanti #Shimoga Subbanna pic.twitter.com/jmo5lsYqx2— Dr Vikram Sakaleshpur kumar (@vikkypaedia) August 11, 2022
“May his soul rest in peace,” another one tweeted.
Shivamogga Subbanna is survived by a wife, son, and daughter. Apart from enthralling the audience with his soulful songs, he also worked as an advocate.