National award-winning Kannada singer Shivamogga Subbanna passed away on Tuesday night following a cardiac arrest. He was 83.
As per reports, Subbanna was admitted to Jayadeva Hospital in Banglore where he passed away. He is survived by wife, son and daughter.
Subbanna was the first Kannadiga to win a National Award for playback singing for his song ‘Kaadu Kudure Odi Banditta’ in Kaadu Kudure movie. He became popular in the state after he sang ‘Baarisu Kannada Dindimav’’, written by Kuvempu.
Apart from being an outstanding singer-musician, Subbanna was also an advocate and a notary public. He received several awards and honours for his contributions to music.