Mysuru, Sept. 1 -- Former MLC Sandesh Nagaraj, who is also the owner of Sandesh Group of Hotels and a film producer, was warmly felicitated on his 80th birthday at a programme organised at Dasara Exhibition Grounds in the heart of the city yesterday.

Speaking after inaugurating the programme, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that Sandesh Nagaraj, who entered business with the operation of 2 buses, has now reached great heights in business by excelling in the Hotel and Hospitality Industry.

Recalling his association with Sandesh Nagaraj since 1985, Siddaramaiah said Nagaraj was Senior to him by 2 years in academics.

"I used to often visit Sandesh Nagaraj's Hotel for having breakfast. As a film producer, he has produced more than 30 cine...