Actor
Raghavendra Rajkumar has mourned the loss of
yoga guru
Honappa Fakeerappa Naikar who had taught yoga to his father and
Kannada
thespian, Dr Rajkumar.
Expressing grief over the death of the renowned yoga guru, Raghavendra Rajkumar, on his Facebook page posted, “Sad to hear the passing away of the legendary Yoga Guru of Appaji Dr. H.P Naikar. May his soul Rest in Peace(sic).”
It is reported that Honappa Naikar, who was 90 years old, was admitted to a private hospital following COVID-19 complications. Honappa, who is basically from
Dharwad
, was living in JP Nagar in Benglauru for many years. He leaves behind three children. Honappa, who had also served in the police department, played a key role in Dr
Rajkumar performing yogasanas in the movie Kaamana Billu, which is still remembered by audiences even today. He will be laid to rest in Kanakapura. Honnappa had even inspired Raghavendra Rajkumar and
Parvathamma Rajkumar to take up yoga.