New Delhi, May 13 -- The Kannada film and television industry is mourning the death of actor-producer Dileep Raj, who reportedly died after suffering a heart attack in the early hours of Wednesday. He was 48.

According to reports, the actor suffered a heart attack and was rushed to Apollo Hospital, where doctors attempted to revive him. However, he could not be saved.

News of his sudden demise spread quickly across the Kannada entertainment industry, leaving colleagues, friends and fans shocked. Several actors and members of the television fraternity reportedly gathered at the hospital after learning about his death.

Born on September 2, 1978, Dileep Raj built a long-standing career in Kannada entertainment through his work in televisi...