Aparna Vastarey Age, Death, Husband, Family, Biography
Aparna Vastarey Age, Death, Husband, Family, Biography
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Death Cause: Lung Cancer
Husband: Nagaraj Ramaswamy Vastarey
Age: 57 Years
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | • Actor • Television Presenter • Radio Jockey |
| Known For | Being the voice behind the announcements on Namma Metro aka Bengaluru Metro |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film: Masanada Hoovu (1985) as 'Parvati'  |
| Award | 2018: An award at the 63rd Karnataka Rajyotsava  Note: She had won many other awards. |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 18 October 1966 (Tuesday) |
| Birthplace | Panchanahalli, Karnataka, India |
| Date of Death | 11 July 2024 |
| Place of Death | Banashankari, Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Age (at the time of death) | 57 Years |
| Death Cause | Lung Cancer |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Bengaluru |
| College/University | Bangalore University |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Social Media | • Instagram • Facebook |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Married |
| Family | |
| Widower | Nagaraj Ramaswamy Vastarey (writer, architect)  |
| Parents | Father- Santosh Kumar Gulwadi (journalist, novelist) (deceased) Mother- Padma Narayanaswamy  |
| Siblings | Brother- Chaithanya (electronics engineer) (elder) Sister- None  |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Aparna Vastarey
Aparna Vastarey grew up in a middle-class family in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
A childhood picture of Aparna Vastarey and her brother
She was very young when she became interested in literature, culture, and music.
Aparna started performing in plays after she made her acting debut with the film ‘Masanada Hoovu’ in 1985.
She appeared in some other films like ‘Nammoora Raja’ (1988), ‘Inspector Vikram’ (1989), and ‘Doctor Krishna’ (1989).
A poster of the film ‘Inspector Vikram’ (1989)
In 1990, Aparna started her career as a television presenter with a Kannada language show on DD Chandana. She worked in other productions of the channel until 2000.
Aparna Vastarey as a host
In 1993, she joined All India Radio as a radio jockey. In 1998, she set a record by hosting shows for eight continuous hours during Deepawali celebrations.
In 2000, Aparna became the first presenter of AIR FM Rainbow.
In 2011, she provided the voice for boarding and deboarding announcements on the Bangalore Metro (now Bengaluru Metro aka Namma Metro) and became a familiar voice for commuters.
Aparna appeared as a contestant in the reality show Bigg Boss Kannada season 1 in 2013; the show aired on ETV Kannada (now Colors Kannada).
A poster of Bigg Boss Kannada Season 1
In 2015, she appeared as ‘Varalakshmi’ (Varu) in a sketch comedy show titled ‘Majaa Talkies,’ which aired on ETV Kannada.
Aparna Vastarey as ‘Varalakshmi’ (Varu) in the show ‘Majaa Talkies’
She appeared in some other television series including Colors Kannada’s ‘Ivalu Sujatha’ (2019-2020) and ‘Nannarasi Radhe’ (2021).
A poster of the television series ‘Nannarasi Radhe’ (2021)
Aparna later took a break of over 20 years from work. She made a comeback with the 2024 film ‘Grey Games’ in which she played the role of a mother.
Aparna Vastarey in a still from the film ‘Grey Games’ (2024)
On 11 June 2024, Aparna passed away at her residence in Banashankari, Bengaluru, after battling lung cancer for two years.
She loved greenery and kept many plants at home.
She enjoyed travelling and often shared her travelling experiences on social media.
A picture of Aparna Vastarey and Nagaraj Ramaswamy Vastarey from their trip to the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha
Aparna was an avid animal lover. She often posted her pictures with animals on social media.
Aparna Vastarey while feeding a kangaroo
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