Noted artist Rana passes away

KATHMANDU: Noted artist of Nepali cinema, BS Rana, passed away this morning. He was 79.
Rana breathed his last while undergoing treatment at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital this morning, writer and artist Ghanashyam Khatiwada said.
Rana who resided in the United Kingdom for around 30 years had also made his acting performances in the dramas penned by world-renowned playwright William Shakespeare. Making debut in Nepali cinema in 2041 BS, he had performed in dozens of feature films including Dakchhina, Koseli, Chino, Dui Thopa Aanshu, Nepali Babu, Karodpati, Darpan Chhayan-2, Seto Bagh and Basanti.
A permanent resident of Budhanilakantha, Kathmandu, he has been living in Bhainsepati of Lalitpur of late.
He is survived by spouse and three daughters. His son had passed away some years ago.