New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- Yashwant Sardeshpande, a veteran theatre artist, breathed his last on Monday morning at the age of 62 in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The playwright, actor, and director, known for his roles in comedy, reportedly suffered a heart attack. He was rushed to Fortis Hospital at around 10 am, but efforts to save him failed.

Yashwanth Sardeshpande was born in Ukkali, Basavana Bagewadi taluk, Vijayapura district, Karnataka. Committed to acting from a very young age, he began performing in theatre early and later trained at the renowned Ninasam theatre school in Heggodu, earning a diploma in theatre.

After struggling in his early days, he and other Ninasam graduates founded the theatre group 'Guru Samsthe' in Hubballi. His breakt...