In a shocking development, Kishore Sarja, noted director of Kannada cinema and brother of top Tamil actor Arjun Sarja died of heart attack at Manipal Hospital on Saturday morning.

He was 50, and was survived by his wife Aparna and son Suraj.

Kishore made debut as director in Kannada cinema from 'Alimayya' starring his brother Arjun and later took up films like Makkala Saakshi, Jodi, Thutta Muththa, Bava Bamaidha. He worked as an associate for many directors.

Kishore took training in the camp of well known directors like Vijaya Reddy, SV Rajendra Singh Babu, D Rajendra Babu, V Somashekar and others.

Some of his famous directed films include: Makkala Sakshi, Jodi, Tutta Mutta, Bava Bamaida and Vaayuputra.

He was cremated at Jakkanahalli on Saturday evening.

We extend our condolences to the brokenhearted family members.