Veteran Kannada Filmmaker Joe Simon Passes Away at 80 After Heart Attack

• Veteran Kannada director and actor Joe Simon passed away at 80 after suffering a heart attack during a KFCC meeting in Bengaluru.
• Simon collapsed shortly after stepping out of the meeting hall and was rushed to a nearby hospital but was declared dead.
• His career spanned decades, directing films like Sahasa Simha and working in over 100 films as an actor, director, and lyricist.
• He also served as the Vice President of the Kannada Film Directors Association.
• Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and Leader of Opposition R Ashoka expressed grief, highlighting his significant contributions to Kannada cinema.