Gujarati actor-turned-politician Naresh Kanodia died on October 27, 2020 at the UN Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Center, Ahmedabad. He was being treated in hospital after being tested positive for COVID-19 on October 20. He was 77 at the time of the absorption. Mahesh Kumar Kanodia passed away at the age of 83. PM Narendra Modi lamented the death of a veteran Gujarati singer.
Naresh Kanodia, Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner, dies due to COVID-19 two days after his brother Mahesh Kanodia; PM condoles the death of Narendra Modi (see tweet)
In fact, just two days ago, Naresh Kanodia’s brother Mahesh Kanodia also passed away. He was 83 years old and suffering from age-related chronic disease. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken to Twitter to condole the sibling’s death.
Check out his tweet below:
Over the course of two days, we lost both Maheshbhai and Nareshbhai Kanodia. His contributions to the world of culture, especially Gujarati songs, music and theater, will never be forgotten. He worked hard to serve society and empower the downtrodden Dalits. pic.twitter.com/Ri4GzOO5zo
– Narendra Modi (arenarendramodi) October 27, 2020
Not only Narendra Modi but Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani also condoled his death.
Check out his tweet below:
I am very sad about the death of Gujarati film superstar and BJP leader Naresh Bhai Kanodia. pic.twitter.com/7lAiDtPYHx
Both Mahesh and Naresh Kanodia entered politics after enjoying stardom in the Gujarati film industry and had success there. Naresh won the BJP seat in Patan, Gujarat, while Mahesh was a five-time BJP MP from Gujarat. The brothers who ran the successful orchestra Mahesh-Naresh and the party were known as the Mahesh-Naresh duo in the Gujarati film industry.
