Mysuru:  Sharada Keshava Hegde (95), mother of wildlife photographer and documentary maker Senani and a resident of V.V. Mohalla 12th Cross, passed away on Saturday night at her residence in city. She was the sister of Rashtrakavi Kuvempu’s wife Hemavathi.

She leaves behind son Senani, daughters Shubha, Shivani and Sarame and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Mukthidhama in Vijayanagar 4th Stage yesterday evening, according to family sources.