Andhra leaders condole death of veteran actor Giribabu

Amaravati, Nov 14 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Governor S Adbul Nazeer, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and opposition leader YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday condoled the death of veteran Telugu actor, director and producer Giribabu.

    The Chief Minister observed that the passing of Giribabu was deeply saddening.

    "Born into an ordinary farming family in Prakasam district, Giribabu acted in over 600 films over five decades... delighting audiences as a villain, comedian and character artist. I pray for peace for Giribabu's soul. I extend my deepest condolences to his family members," Naidu said in a post on X.

    The Governor has expressed profound grief and sadness on the death of Giribabu in Hyderabad on Saturday.

    Likewise, actor-politician Kalyan said the news of Giribabu's death has saddened him. He recalled the versatile roles the late actor gave life to.

    YSRCP supremo Jagan observed that the death of an active member of his party has deeply saddened him.

    "The news of the passing of Giribabu garu, a close friend of my father (Y S Rajasekhara Reddy) and an active member of our party, has deeply saddened me. Through his distinctive acting, he brought many characters to life and earned a special place in the hearts of Telugu audiences," he said in a post on X.

    According to Jagan, Giribabu's contributions to Telugu cinema as an actor, director and producer will be remembered forever.

    Praying for peace for his soul, I convey my deepest condolences to his family members, he added.

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