Puneeth Rajkumar birth anniversary: Rishab Shetty, Kiccha Sudeep remember actor

Kannada superstar would have turned 49 years today. The actor died in 2021 after suffering from a cardiac arrest. On this day, his family and his friends from the industry remembered him.

From Dr Shiva Rajkumar to Ashwini Rajkumar to stars like Risabh Shetty, Rakshit Shetty and Kiccha Sudeep, celebs remembered their dear Appu and paid tribute on social media.

Puneeth’s father, Dr Shiva Rajkumar shared a picture along with a note with the caption, “Happy Birthday, Appu.”. The note read, “Brother, you came into our lives as a gift and became Puneeth in everyone’s hearts. People see God in you, you are a guide to many, their beloved deity, the power star loved by millions (sic).”

It further read, “But to me, you’ll always be my little brother. My companion who walked holding my hand, my happiness found in your smile, my comfort, lying on my chest. You live in my heart forever like a king. Happy birthday, #Appu. (sic)”

Puneeth’s wife Ashwini also remembered him and wrote, “Fond birthday remembrance of Appu…Forever in our hearts (sic).”