Bengaluru’s Namma Metro spokesperson Aparna Vastarey passes away due to health reasons, CM Siddaramaiah expresses grief | Bengaluru

Popular Kannada actress and voice behind Namma Metro announcements, Aparna Vastarey, 57, passed away on Thursday. She was reportedly suffering from lung cancer and breathed her last yesterday.

Although Aparna has acted in many television shows and even worked as a radio presenter in All India Radio, she is best known for her snappy announcements in Namma Metro. Her voice of “Dayavittu Gamanisi, Mundina Nildana…” is popular among Bengaluru Metro commuters. Aparna has also hosted many government functions and is known for her flawless presentation in Kannada.

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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed his condolences to her family on social media. He wrote, “I am saddened to hear the news of the demise of actress and famous anchor Aparna. It is sad that a versatile talent who was well known in the country for her very elegant presentations in Kannada on major Kannada channels, including at government functions, has left us so early.”

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He sent his message to Aparna’s family members, asking them to be strong during difficult times. “I pray that the soul of Aparna rests in peace and her family members find the strength to bear their grief,” he added.

Aparna leaves behind her husband and lived in Banashankari. Many of her colleagues from the television and radio industry are expected to attend the final ceremony.