Nanjangud: Folk artiste Madashetty (85), a Kamsale and Tamboori exponent and a resident of Halepura village, Kavalande Hobli in Nanjangud taluk, passed away at a hospital in Mysuru yesterday.
He leaves behind his wife Puttadevamma, three sons (two are folk artistes), six daughters, grand-children and a host of relatives and friends.
Madashetty was a recipient of Karnataka Janapada Academy and Kannada Janapada Parishat awards. Last rites were held at his native place Halepura, this afternoon, according to family sources.
This post was published on May 13, 2025 6:31 pm