Kannada actor Dhruv Sharma, who was also a member of cricket team Karnataka Bulldozers led by Kichcha Sudeep at the Celebrity Cricket League, died on Tuesday. The 35-year-old actor was speech and hearing impaired but never let it come in the way of his life or career. He is survived by his parents, wife and two daughters.
According to Times of India, Dhruv collapsed at his home on Saturday. He was immediately rushed to a hospital. On Tuesday, he suffered a cardiac arrest followed by multiple organ failure, leading to his death. The Kannada actor is known for his films such as Snehanjali, Bangalore 560023, Ninandre Ishta Kano, Tippajji Circle and The Hit List. Members of the CCL team including Sudeep rushed to the hospital to pay their last respects.
Despite being speech and hearing impaired, Dhruv went on to chart out acting career for himself and was successful as well. On the cricket field too, he won laurels and was known for his aggressive batting style. His last rites will be held as per Veerashaiva tradition at Kubrahalli in Bangalore at 4 pm on Tuesday, reports IB Times.
His untimely death has shocked many of his contemporaries. Actors Harshika Poonacha, Sumalatha Ambareesh and fans took to Twitter to express their grief and pay condolences. Bollywood stars such as Ritiesh Deshmukh and Aftab Shivdasani mourned his loss.
Oh no..Is this true ?? I dont want to blv it.. https://t.co/RDrVMJiRhQ
— sumalatha ambareesh (@sumalathaA) August 1, 2017
RIP Dhruv...
— Harshika Poonacha (@actressharshika) August 1, 2017
This is shocking... Your laughter will be missed 😓 https://t.co/NwIT2manNg
CCL player dhruvasharma is no more but u will be in every crickets heart ❤️ #RIP pic.twitter.com/92LBkBK4Mn
— Rahul Reddy (@rahulreddy93m) August 1, 2017
Actors from other film industries too expressed their shock and disbelief at the news.
Priya Mani, who works in all four southern industries and did a cameo in Chennai Express, found it hard to believe Dhruv’s passing away. She wrote: Can’t believe it that this gem of a guy is no more!! #Dhruv Sharma you will be missed terribly!!RIP Dhruv!!
Can't believe it that this gem of a guy is no more!!💔💔💔#Dhruv Sharma you will be missed terribly!!RIP Dhruv!! pic.twitter.com/t1cHumUyPU
— priyamani (@priyamani6) August 1, 2017
Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh wrote that he was “heart broken and shaken beyond words” at losing his “brother”.
Am so heart broken, shaken beyond words. My dearest Dhruv Sharma you will be missed forever brother. Thank you for ur warm hugs & love. #RIP pic.twitter.com/lILWZPG0wM
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) August 1, 2017
Aftab Shivdasani wrote: Shocked on knowing the passing away of one of the nicest guys around. Will miss u my brother. Be at peace wherever u are. RIP #DhruvSharma.
Shocked on knowing the passing away of one of the nicest guys around. Will miss u my brother. Be at peace wherever u are. RIP #DhruvSharma 💔 pic.twitter.com/hHXgdUY48X
— Aftab Shivdasani (@AftabShivdasani) August 1, 2017
It was not clear if Dhruv was suffering from any illness.
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