RIP Ambareesh: Rajinikanth, Mammootty & Other Celebs Pay Emotional Tributes

Celebrated stars Rajinikanth and Mammootty led the film fraternity in paying emotional tributes to their close friend, actor-turned-politician M.H. Ambareesh who died following a cardiac arrest.

Ambareesh, known as Kannada cinema’s Rebel Star, died on Saturday.

He entered filmdom through the role of Jaleel in veteran director Puttanna Kanagal’s Naagarahaavu in 1972. He also acted in Shubhamangala, Antha, Chakravyuha, Masanada Hoovu, Olavina Udugere, Hrudaya Haadithu, Odahuttidavaru, Diggajaru and Elu Suttina Kote, where he played a critically acclaimed role.

Here’s what the celebrities tweeted:

Rajinikanth: A wonderful human being… my best friend … I have lost you today and will miss you … Rest In Peace #Ambrish

Mammootty: Ambareesh (Boss)
To the world you will forever be beloved for your work in the movies and politics. But for me you will always be one of the first real friends I made from those early ”madras days” when all of us would film our respective movies in Chennai. Our friendship grew over the years and we always managed to stay in touch. It was truly special to me when you embraced the lead role when “New Delhi” was remade in Kannada. No matter what I write I cannot express the loss I feel. Will miss you “boss” and how you would always call me that.