Bengaluru: Veteran Kannada actor Syed Nizamuddin, better known by his screen name Sathyajith, passed away at around 2 AM today.
The actor had been ill for several years. On Monday, he was rushed to Bowring Hospital in the city as his health deteriorated further.
Sathyajith had made a name for himself in the Sandalwood by his acting skills in over 650 movies alongside the biggest stars in the industry.
According to sources, the actor was suffering from diabetes and other age-related health issues. One of his legs had to be amputated due to gangrene.
In his later years, Sathyajith was very overwhelmed by family, financial, and health problems. His financial position was also deteriorating. He was upset and hurt over his daughter’s allegations of harassment for money.
He was last seen on the silver screen in 2018 Priyanka Upendra starrer ‘Second Half.’
