New Delhi: Veteran Kannada theatre actor and director Yashwant Sardeshpande passed away on the morning of September 29, 2025, following a sudden heart attack. The news was confirmed by sources close to the family. He was 60 years old. Yashwant, widely recognised for his contributions to stage, television, and film, had recently celebrated his 60th birthday with the ‘Uttarottama Utsava – 2025’, a festival featuring music, dance, and drama performances.

Yashwant had been admitted to Fortis Hospital after experiencing a severe heart attack early on Monday (September 29). Despite all efforts by the medical team, he could not be saved. The actor had performed a play in Dharwad the night before and had returned to Bengaluru the same morning.

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