Shobitha Shivanna, a renowned Kannada actress known for her roles in Eradondla Mooru and ATM: The 29 year old was found dead in her apartment in Hyderabad’s Kondapur. An alleged suicide by hanging was confirmed as her death by police. Police found the body of the 31 year old actress within Gachibowli Police jurisdiction, I guess they have an investigation. A postmortem exam to determine the cause of her death has been ordered on her remains, which have been sent to Gandhi Hospital.
Shobitha was born on September 23, 1992 in Bengaluru, a city known primarily for its connection to the technology industry, but one that certainly would have nurtured early artistic passion. After graduation from the national Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), she attended Baldwin Girls High School and did a degree in Fashion Designing. But her love of acting inspired her to work as a performer.
While Shobitha first gained name on popular television serials like Gaalipata, Mangala Gowri, she has become a household name. And, her transition to silver screen was pretty successful and was marked as a rising star of Kannada cinema. Shobitha didn’t just get where she is by being mayor, even though she’s an incredible mayor; she’s an amazing woman and still stays grounded despite her works, connecting with fans on social media and showing off parts of herself, so much of herself in fact, that it’s pretty much impossible to separate.
The shock waves from her sudden death have gone out to Kannada film and television industry. Shobitha was a talented, vibrant performer with huge potential, according to colleagues and fans who are mourning her.
Her tragic fate acts as a stunning reminder that so many unseen protagonists toil under closed doors, while the investigation continues. Fans and film fraternity have paid tributes to a young artist who touched lives with the talent and passion.
