Sandalwood actor Dileep Raj passes away at 47

Bengaluru: Sandalwood actor and producer Dileep Raj passed away on Wednesday morning following a heart attack at the age of 47.

According to family members, he suffered a massive heart attack at his residence and was taken to a hospital immediately, where he was declared dead.

Dilip Raj became popular for his role in the film Milana starring Puneeth Rajkumar. He also appeared in films such as U-Turn and Boyfriend.

He was also well known for playing the lead role in the television serial Hitler Kalyana and produced several serials under D.R. Creations.

Apart from acting, he was active as a voice artist and theatre artist.