Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Taranum, along with officials, students and artistes, cutting a cake during the celebrations marking actor Rajkumar’s 97th birth anniversary in Kalaburagi on Friday. | Photo Credit: ARUN KULKARNI The 97th birth anniversary of Kannada icon Rajkumar was celebrated with reverence across Kalyana Karnataka on Friday, with district administrations, cultural organisations and admirers organising commemorative events highlighting his contributions to cinema, society and Kannada language. In Kalaburagi, MLA Allamaprabhu Patil described Rajkumar as a symbol of Kannada identity and cultural pride. Published – April 24, 2026 08:52 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Ramanathapuram district records 77.73% polling Worker falls from first floor at construction site, dies