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Kannada Cinema Loses Veteran Director Joe Simon at 80
14 Feb
Summary
- Veteran Kannada director Joe Simon passed away at 80 after a heart attack.
- He suffered cardiac arrest at the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce.
- Simon directed popular films like 'Sahasa Simha' and contributed to over 100 films.
Veteran Kannada film director and actor Joe Simon passed away on Friday, February 14, 2026, at the age of 80, following a heart attack. He experienced a cardiac arrest at the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce in Bengaluru while attending a meeting.
Simon was a prolific figure in Kannada cinema, directing several popular films including 'Sahasa Simha,' 'Snehada Kadalalli,' and 'Simha Jodi.' His career spanned decades, during which he contributed to more than 100 films as an actor, director, and lyricist. He also served as the Vice President of the Kannada Film Directors Association.
His death was described as an irreparable loss by Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and was mourned by other political figures who acknowledged his significant contributions to cinema. Simon hailed from Mandya and was deeply involved in the film industry for many years.
