Here are five facts about Kannada film actor Kashinath who passed away on Thursday

• Kashinath hails from Kundapur in Karnataka's Udupi district.
• He debuted in 1976 as a director with a comedy film Aparoopada Athitigalu and made his acting debut in 1984 with Anubhava.
• A famous music director, producer and an actor, he has more than 40 films under his name.
• Aparachita, Anubhava, and Ajagajanthara, Avale Nanna Hendthi are some of his famous films, his latest movie was Chowka, released in the year 2017
• He is known for comedy films with a touch of sarcasm.

One of the most innovative, talented actor, #Kashinath, passed away today. May his soul #RestInPeace. ???? pic.twitter.com/w4wv3LQ1OM

— Puneeth Rajkumar (@PuneethOfficial) January 18, 2018

Shocked and extremely saddened to hear about the passing on of Kashinath Sir.Praying that his soul finds peace.Strength, love and prayers for his family ???????? — Priyanka Upendra (@priyankauppi) January 18, 2018

I am so saddened to know about the demise of Kashinath sir.He was a kind & a learned man. RIP pic.twitter.com/617IT55dO7

— Ganesh (@Official_Ganesh) January 18, 2018

RIP #Kashinath sir Thank you for making our childhood super fun. Multi-talented personality great actor, writer and director. May your soul Rest in Peace???????? — G!R! (@GirishAkash_B) January 18, 2018

Kashinath was big in 1980s and early 90s. Had talent. Hope he won't be remembered only for semi porn movies. #KashinatRIP

— DP SATISH (@dp_satish) January 18, 2018