Mysore/Mysuru: Asthana Vidwan V. Nataraj, a renowned Dolu exponent and a resident of Kumbarageri in city, passed away on Thursday night. He was 83. 

He is survived by five sons, three daughters and a host of relatives and friends. 

A Palace Asthana Vidwan, V. Nataraj was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate. He had also served as the President of Savitha Nadabrahma Kalavidara Sangha for years.

Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill on Friday , according to family sources.