Naveen Kumar Kaje (58), a photographer and a resident of Yaraganahalli, passed away following a heart attack yesterday in city.

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

Last rites were held at his native place Panja, Puttur taluk in Dakshina Kannada district.

Naveen Kumar, who began his career as a photo journalist, later served as a private photographer for three decades besides directing many short films.