Last rites of actor Shankar performed

Mysore, July 18 (UNI) The last rites of noted film maker and actor M P Shankar, who passed away yesterday, were performed here with full state honours today.

The state honours were accorded at his residence here and Deputy Commissioner P Manivannan paid the last respects on behalf of the state government.

His remains were taken in an open vehicle to the Veerashiva burial grounds in the city, where the funeral was held in the presence of dignitaries and relatives.

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