Writer, singer and actor Veera Sathyadar, who played an important role in the National Award-winning film ‘Court’, passed away. The actor breathed his last late on Monday night at AIIMS Hospital in Nagpur. He was covid positive and was undergoing treatment at the hospital. Last week, Veera was diagnosed with the deadly virus. However, his condition worsened and eventually, the actor lost his life.
Veera Sathidar’s ‘Court’ won the National Award. Not only this, but the movie was also nominated for an Oscar. Veera had played the role of a rebel activist in this film. He was critically appreciated and had poured his life into this role with his graceful acting.
Veera had made a name for himself in almost every field, including arts, literature, rebel movement and acting.
‘Court’ director Chaitanya Tamhane told while speaking to ABP News, “I have received news of his death from Corona a while back. I am shocked after hearing this news and it is a little difficult for me to believe it. Sathidar ji was a very good person and I consider myself lucky that I got an opportunity to work with him in ‘Court’.”
Veera Sathidar was deeply influenced by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s ideology. He wrote many and sang many songs to uplift the Dalits and backward classes. Veera also edited magazines related to Dalit.
