PM Narendra Modi condoles demise of Gujarati musician Mahesh Kanodia and actor Naresh Kanodia

Veteran Gujarati film star-turned-politician Naresh Kanodia passed away at a hospital in Gujarat, where he was undergoing treatment for coronavirus on October 27, a hospital official said. The 77-year-old died at UN Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre at around 9.17 am, resident medical officer Kaushik Barot said. Kanodia, who was admitted to the hospital on October 20 after testing positive for coronavirus, was in a critical condition and had undergone bypass surgery, the official said. His death comes two days after his elder brother and Gujarati singer Mahesh Kanodia died at his residence in Gandhinagar after a prolonged illness. (All photos: Instagram)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoles demise of Mahesh and Naresh Kanodia. He tweeted, "Saddened by the death of veteran actor and former MLA Naresh Kanodia. His contribution to the field of entertainment and social service will always be remembered. Condolences to family members and fans."

"In a span of two days, we have lost both Maheshbhai and Nareshbhai Kanodia. Their contributions to the world of culture, especially popularising Gujarati songs, music and theatre will never be forgotten. They also worked hard to serve society and empower the downtrodden," Modi said in another tweet.

A rare picture of Mahesh and Naresh Kanodia with Lata Mangeshkar.

The Kanodia brothers were popular Gujarati film personalities and performed together in a number of stage shows in India and abroad.

Condolences poured in from all quarters following the Gujarati musician Mahesh Kanodia and actor Naresh Kanodia's demise.

Here'a candid picture of Mahesh and Naresh Kanodia.

Both Mahesh and Naresh Kanodia were very popular as a musical pair of Mahesh-Naresh.

Both started their musical career in extreme poverty, doing musical and stage shows while moving from village to village.

Later, both brothers entered politics, with Mahesh getting elected as an MP from Patan constituency on BJP ticket.