Perianda C. Appaji (80), a native of Kaikad village in Kodagu and a resident of Bengaluru, passed away yesterday in Bengaluru. He was the youngest son of late Chengappa, who had written ‘Kodava Andolat Paat.’

Appaji, who started his career as a journalist at Kodagu Press, later served in Samyukta Karnataka and Prajavani. He became popular for his special reports on horse racing in Prajavani.

Last rites were held this morning at Sumanahalli Crematorium in Bengaluru.