Veteran actor Krishna’s daughter Manjula Ghattamaneni wrote an emotional note for her father on Instagram. Krishna was admitted to the hospitalized and dies on Tuesday.
Manjula’s post read, “You are a superstar to the world and for us, at home, you are a loving, simple father who is always there for us, no matter what. Even in your hectic schedules, you made it a point to be there for us, giving us all that we need. You never gave us any lectures on how to live life. You taught us through your actions. Your simplicity, gentleness, wisdom, discipline, punctuality and generosity are unparalleled. Your legacy and immense contribution to cinema continue to live forever.”
“You are my strength, you are my backbone and you are my hero. Your love is an endless ocean. You gave us everything we need even when we didn’t know we needed it. I already miss you terribly. I miss our 11 am calls, lunches and conversations. I don’t think I can ever come to terms with your loss. Love you forever Nana,” she concluded.
At 80, the actor succumbed to cardiac arrest, as reported by PTI. He was surviving on ventilator. He has featured in over 350 films with his debut in 1965 film Thene Manasulu. Some of well acclaimed works are Sakshi, Pandanti Kapuram, Gudachari 116, James Bond 777 and Agent Gopi etc
Krishna is survived by his children Mahesh Babu, Padmavathi, Manjula and Priyadarshini Ghattamaneni and his second wife Vijaya Nirmala.
