Michael Madhu

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Michael Madhu
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Born1969/1970
Karnataka, India
Died(2020-05-13)13 May 2020 (aged 50-51) [1]
Nationality Indian
OccupationActor

Michael Madhu (1969/70-May 13, 2020) was an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry. [2] Some of the notable films of Michael Madhu as an actor include Bhajarangi (2013), Shhh! (1993), and Ashwamedha (1990). [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

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Career

Michael Madhu was part of more than three hundred films. [1]

Death

Michael Madhu died due to complications from a heart attack, on 13 May 2020. [8] [1] [9]

Selected filmography

Source [10]

See also

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