Parvathamma Rajkumar was Kannada film producer was passed away at the age of 77. She took her last breath at 4.40 am on Wednesday at M S Ramaiah Memorial Hospital where she was treated for multiple organ complications. She was suffering from a known case of breast cancer that had spread to her liver, lungs and her kidney functions had also compromised. She donated her eyes as per his late father’s wish and his husband Rajkumar, who had passed away in 2006 was also donated his eye. Parvathamma’s family said her body will be placed at the Poorna Pragna Grounds near her residence in Sadashiva Nagar for people to pay their last respects. Her body will be buried at Kanteerava Studios at 6.30 pm near Rajkumar’s grave.
Everyone from politicians to actors is offering their sincere condolences on passing away of Parvathamma Rajkumar the strongest backbone of Raj family and a lady with great determination to succeed in the male-dominated film industry.
Our condolences on the passing away of #ParvathammaRajkumar, our prayers go out to the family
ಪಾವ೯ತಮ್ಮ ರಾಜ್ ಕುಮಾರ್ ಅವರ ಆತ್ಮಕ್ಕೆ ಶಾ೦ತಿ ಸಿಗಲಿ pic.twitter.com/VPMHA353xP— Congress (@INCIndia) May 31, 2017
She has bin de strongest backbone for the longest time 4 sandalwood.. my condolences 2 de Raj family..Rip amma #ParvathammaRajkumar pic.twitter.com/HV1AGUfJV2
— Chirranjeivi Sarjaa (@chirusarja) May 31, 2017
RIP #ParvathammaRajkumar, a lady with great determination to succeed in the male dominated film industry. A legend in her own right!
— Priyank Kharge (@PriyankKharge) May 31, 2017
RIP #ParvathammaRajkumar! An Iron Lady instrumental in building brand Rajkumar to what it is today.. Deepest condolences to the family..
— RJ Nethra (@RJNethra) May 31, 2017
My deepest condolences to Puneeth and shivanna and Raghanna and their family!had the opportunity to meet #ParvathammaRajkumar Amma only once
— Priyamani Raj (@priyamani6) May 31, 2017
Parvathamma Rajkumar was the wife of Veteran thespian Kannada actor Rajkumar. She produced successful movies featuring Rajkumar and their sons Shiv Rajkumar, Puneeth Rajkumar and Raghavendra Rajkumar in the Kannada Language under the production house named “Poornima Enterprises”. She was awarded doctorate from Bangalore University.
Parvathamma Rajkumar Achievements
Amongst the awards she has received are the Phalke Academy award for Kannada Rajyotsava Prashasti and a lifetime achievement award from the Government of Karnataka. By 2012 she had produced 80 films. She has spoken in defence of Kannadigas, regarding Karnataka’s position in interstate water disputes and against infringement of the Kannada film industry’s works.
She achieved the best film award in the year 1982 for Haalu Jenu in Karnataka State Film Awards and in 1992 for the Jeevana Chaitra movie. She also awarded for one of the special movies of social concern named as Shabdavedhi. In 2007 she achieved Lifetime Achievement award. She also achieved awards for best Kannada film in Filmfare Awards South for Bhagyada Lakshmi Baramma and Jackie.
