Bengaluru: Kannada film actor Kashinath (67), who became famous for double entendres and gave a different dimension to Kannada film industry, passed away this morning. He was suffering from cancer.

He was admitted to Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital two days ago where he breathed his last this morning. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Hailing from Koteshwara of Kundapur, Udupi district, Kashinath was a famous director and actor of Kannada film industry, specially comedy films with some double meaning dialogues. He was also famous as a music director and producer.

He was a God father to many Kannada actors and directors including actor Upendra, directors V. Manohar and Sunil Kumar Desai to name a few.

He directed, produced, and acted in many well-known films such as Anubhava, Anantana Avantara, Avale Nanna Hendthi and Hendathi Endhare Haygirabeku.

Kashinath was recently seen in Chowka, released last year. The veteran actor has at least 40 films to his credit, spanning over a career of more than three decades.