Gangadhara Phadke (75), father of danseuse Dr. Kripa Phadke and a resident of Srirampura here, passed away on Saturday. A native of Belthangady, he leaves behind his wife Uma G. Phadke, son hotelier Divakar Phadke, daughters Dr. Kripa Phadke, Dr. Deepa Phadke and Roopa Marathe and grandchildren.

Gangadhara Phadke had served as Secretary of Belalu Vyavasaya Seva Sahakara Sangha and was also running a hotel at Belthangady for some time before settling at Mysuru.

Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill yesterday.