New Delhi: Popular Kannada Radio Jockey, Rachana passed away on Tuesday noon after suffering an acute cardiac arrest. The RJ was 39 years of age. Reportedly, Rachana complained of chest pain at her flat in JP Nagar and was rushed to a nearby hospital and was declared brought dead.
RJ Rachana was a renowned radio jockey in Bengaluru and had a major fan following. Her anchoring skills along with her additional qualities like a sense of humour garnered well-wishes from a lot of her fans.
Besides, the actress appeared in the Kannada film Simple Agi Ondh Love Story, where she played the role of a Radio Jockey.
The sudden demise of the young RJ has left everyone in shock. Many from the Kannada TV industry mourned the death of RJ Rachana.
Taking to Instagram, Swetha Chengappa shared her deepest condolences over the shocking demise of RJ Rachana. “She was one of my favorite RJ. Very sensible, her command over language was too good. I have never met her in person before. Feeling disheartened to say that I will never get a chance to meet her in the future. Very very sad to know that she is no more.”
Rachana’s fellow RJ and Dancing star season 1 contestant RJ Pradeep was shocked on hearing the news of her demise. On his Instagram, he wrote, “May your soul rest in peace RJ Rachana. She was definitely one of the best Jock of Namma Bengaluru. Heart Attack at this young age. What’s happening.”
Here’s how the people are mourning the loss:
You will be fondly remembered #RJRachana! Sending my deepest condolences to the family. Om shanti! pic.twitter.com/H5wRr70L7k
— Rakshit Shetty (@rakshitshetty) February 22, 2022
Heartfelt condolences to #RJRachana’s family and friends!#RIP #rjrachana ? pic.twitter.com/hAJC5lfSaP
— Mirchi (@MirchiWorld) February 22, 2022
Shocked and saddened to hear about the sudden demise of popular RJ #Rachana from Bengaluru.#RJRachana became a household name among Bengalureans in the last decade with her unique sense of humor.
May God give strength to her family, fans, and loved ones.
Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/Dudxf3RoFT
— P C Mohan (@PCMohanMP) February 22, 2022
Cant believe she isn’t anymore.
Rachna famously known as pori tapori rachna, one of the famous RJs of Bangalore passed away today.
Never imagined this bubbly,super talented would leave us so soon.
Rest in peace Rachhu. pic.twitter.com/Zl4Eo4AXoO— Lavanya Ballal (@LavanyaBallal) February 22, 2022
#RJRachana, who won the minds and hearts of scores of listeners of #Radiomirchi
several years ago, died of a heart attack. It is learnt that Rachana had given up RJ profession and was alone at home.
It is suspected that she suffered cardiac arrest due to depression and stress. pic.twitter.com/Vmxj9CcrBf— Raghavendra Adiga (@RaghavendraAdig) February 22, 2022
39 and she left us due to Heart attack.. ?
From ~ 6 years she detached from Society and in depression for her personal issues.#MentalHealthMatters#rjrachanaAttend ur frns n families regularly for no reason ?? pic.twitter.com/8o6TlyKpSS
— Hodophile.. ? (@ItisWhatitisY3S) February 22, 2022
In recent years, RJ Rachana was away from her professional world. According to reports, she was a health-conscious girl and was physically fit. Her mortal remains will be reportedly taken to her parent’s residence in Chamrajpete, Bengaluru.