In what can be called a double tragedy, Lakshmipati who is the elder brother of director Shobhan who died recently, passed away today morning. Lakshmipaty who had started out as an anchor and comedy artiste on television, was given a break by his brother in Mahesh' Bobby. He has been seen in several films till recently. His death has come as a shock to his family as he dropped dead in his bathroom. His body was later found by his relatives after he was missed.
Senior artiste Kalpana Rai too passed away today morning, after a brief illness. She made her debut with O Seeta Katha in 1974 and acted in nearly 430 films. Kalpana Rai was born in Kakinada. She was last seen in Navvule Navvulu. Her last rites will be performed at Punjagutta today evening.
IG offers their families condolences.
