Updated on: 12 July, 2024 11:37 PM IST |Sudheesh SK
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Aparna Vastarey, aged 57, a prominent Kannada actor, television presenter, and anchor, passed away Thursday evening in Bengaluru after a battle with lung cancer. Here are top 5 interesting facts about Aparna Vastarey
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Aparna Vastarey's distinctive voice was used for the recorded announcements of passenger boarding and deboarding on the Bangalore Metro, making her tones inseparable from the city’s public transportation system.
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From 2015 to 2021, Aparna Vastarey portrayed the character Varalakshmi on the sketch comedy show Majaa Talkies: Varalakshmi. Varalakshmi, a comical and self important sister in law, humorously boasted about her supposed friendships with celebrities such as Barack Obama and Salman Khan.
![Masanada Hoovu Cinematic Debut](https://middaycdn.s.llnwi.net/Radiocity-images/images/uploads/MasanadaHoovuCinematicDebut_d.jpg)
In her cinematic debut, Aparna Vastarey appeared in Puttanna Kanagal’s 1984 film Masanada Hoovu She shared the screen with renowned actors Ambareesh and Jayanthi in this notable movie.
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Returning to the silver screen after over two decades, Aparna Vastarey made a comeback in the 2024 cybercrime thriller Grey Games. Directed by Gangadhar Salimath, she portrayed the role of a mother grappling with her son's addiction to online gaming. Her compelling performance resonated deeply, showcasing her versatility and skill as an actor.
![Bigg Boss Kannada 1](https://middaycdn.s.llnwi.net/Radiocity-images/images/uploads/BiggBossKannada11_d.jpg)
Aparna Vastarey joined the inaugural season of the Kannada reality TV series Bigg Boss Kannada 1 in 2013 as a contestant. Aired on ETV Kannada, her participation in the show contributed to her varied career in entertainment.