M.S. Venugopal (69), Proprietor of Venu Colour Lab, near Ramaswamy Circle and a resident of Janata Nagar here, passed away this morning at his residence in city.

He leaves behind his wife, son Shamsundar, daughter Hemalatha and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were performed at K.G. Koppal Burial Grounds this afternoon, according to family sources.