Aparna Vastarey death: Tributes pour in for Karnataka’s renowned TV presenter
A steady stream of tributes and condolences have been pouring in following the passing away of Aparna Vastarey, acclaimed TV anchor, actor and the Kannada voice of Namma Metro in Bengaluru. The anchor-actress passed away on July 11 at the age of 57, after a two-year prolonged battle with fourth stage lung cancer.
Top Karnataka leaders took to X (formerly Twitter) to condole the death of Karnataka’s beloved TV presenter, while many industry colleagues shared their grief and fond memories with Aparna on social media.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah posted on Twitter, expressing his sorrow at her untimely death. “It is sad that a multifaceted talent who was a household name in the State because of her graceful and delightful presentation abilities in major Kannada channels as well as government functions and programmes, has left us very soon,” he wrote.
ನಟಿ, ಖ್ಯಾತ ನಿರೂಪಕಿ ಅಪರ್ಣಾ ಅವರ ನಿಧನದ ಸುದ್ದಿ ತಿಳಿದು ನೋವಾಯಿತು. ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಸಮಾರಂಭಗಳು ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ಕನ್ನಡದ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ವಾಹಿನಿಗಳ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾಷೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಸೊಗಸಾಗಿ ನಿರೂಪಣೆ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಾ ನಾಡಿನ ಮನೆಮಾತಾಗಿದ್ದ ಬಹುಮುಖ ಪ್ರತಿಭೆಯೊಂದು ಬಹುಬೇಗ ನಮ್ಮನ್ನು ಅಗಲಿರುವುದು ದುಃಖದ ಸಂಗತಿ.
ಮೃತ ಅಪರ್ಣಾಳ ಆತ್ಮಕ್ಕೆ ಶಾಂತಿ… pic.twitter.com/fZs9L6m42Q— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) July 11, 2024
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar called her passing away “an irreeparable loss to the world of art.” He wrote: “The death of the famous presenter and actress Smt. Aparna, who won the hearts of Kannadigas with her impeccable Kannada, is deeply painful… I pray for the peace of her soul… My condolences to her family and friends. Om Shanti.”
ಸ್ಪಷ್ಟ ಕನ್ನಡದ ಮೂಲಕ ನಿರೂಪಣೆ ಮಾಡಿ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರ ಮನ ಗೆದ್ದ, ಖ್ಯಾತ ನಿರೂಪಕಿ, ನಟಿ ಶ್ರೀಮತಿ ಅಪರ್ಣ ಅವರ ಸಾವಿನಿಂದ ಮನಸ್ಸಿಗೆ ಅಪಾರ ನೋವುಂಟಾಗಿದೆ. ಅವರ ನಿಧನವು ಕಲಾ ಲೋಕಕ್ಕೆ ತುಂಬಲಾರದ ನಷ್ಟ. ನಿರೂಪಕಿಯಾಗಿ, ನಟಿಯಾಗಿ ದಶಕಗಳಿಂದ ದುಡಿದ ಅವರ ಆತ್ಮಕ್ಕೆ ಶಾಂತಿ ಸಿಗಲಿ ಎಂದು ಪ್ರಾರ್ಥಿಸುತ್ತೇನೆ. ಅವರ ಕುಟುಂಬ ಹಾಗೂ ಸ್ನೇಹಿತರಿಗೆ ನನ್ನ… pic.twitter.com/EI2DBga1DW
— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) July 11, 2024
The voice of Bengaluru metro
For citizens travelling by Namma Metro, Aparna was a constant companion during their ride through Bengaluru. As the voice behind the Kannada announcements in the metro, the actress had closely worked with the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL). Honouring their collaboration, the BMRCL not only posted on X but also recorded a special message that was played to all its commuters on July 12.
She has the honour of conducting so many Namma Metro programs. Her command over kannada language and pronunciation were both mesmerizing. Her voice in Namma metro trains is forever alive. Namma Metro misses her in all our future endeavours. May her Soul Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/ywLzqIyT2E
— ನಮ್ಮ ಮೆಟ್ರೋ (@OfficialBMRCL) July 12, 2024
Anchor par excellence
Anushree, among the most popular anchors on Kannada television today, posted a reel on Instagram reminiscing her time with Aparna in the Bigg Boss house. They both were contestants in the first season of Bigg Boss Kannada. Celebrating the elegance and brillance that Aparna imparted to the field of anchoring, Anushree called her “the one and only maha presenter — then, now and forever.”
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Another Kannada actress and television host, Swetha Changappa, who shared the stage with Aparna on Maja Talkies, a comedy show, penned a heartfelt note recollecting the bond of sisterhood between them and bid a tearful adieu to Karnataka’s “beloved Kannadathi.”
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