Aparna Kannada Anchor and TV presenter Aparna Vastarey has been reported dead. She was said to have passed out in a hospital in Bengaluru after battling lungs cancer.
Early Life of Aparna Kannada
Aparna Vastarey was born on the 14th of October, 1966, in Panachanahalli, located in Chikkamagaluru’s Kadur taluk, Karnataka, India.
She grew up in Bengaluru, where her father worked as a film journalist for a Kannada publication. This environment fostered her early interest in music, literature, and culture.
From a young age, Aparna showed a keen interest in the arts, which later defined her career. She pursued her education diligently, balancing her academic responsibilities with her passion for the creative arts. Her early exposure to the world of journalism and entertainment through her father’s work played a significant role in shaping her career path.
Real Name
As opposed to Aparna Kannada Anchor, which she was known by nationwide, her formal name was Aparna Vastarey.
Age
Aparna Vastarey was born in 1967, and as such she is 57 years old at the time of her passing.
Career
Aparna was a beloved Kannada actress, television presenter, and former radio jockey. She began her career in the 1980s with a role in the film “Masanada Hoovu” directed by Puttanna Kanagal. She later transitioned to television, becoming a popular anchor on DD Chandana in the 1990s. Aparna was also known for her work as a radio jockey and her roles in television serials like “Moodala Mane” and “Mukta”.
Husband
Aparna was married to Nagaraj Vastarey. The couple lived in Banashankari 2nd Stage, Bengaluru.
Cause of Death
Aparna Vastarey passed away on July 11, 2024, after a two-year battle with lung cancer. Her husband confirmed that she was in the fourth stage of cancer at the time of her passing.
Aparna’s contributions to the Kannada entertainment industry have left a lasting impact, and she will be remembered fondly by her fans and colleagues.
