HomeEntertainmentDid you know Darshan Thoogudeepa's mother Meena had donated her kidney to save husband and Darshan's father Srinivas's life, deets inside

Did you know Darshan Thoogudeepa's mother Meena had donated her kidney to save husband and Darshan's father Srinivas's life, deets inside

A son born of Meena's unwavering love and sacrifice, now entangled in a web of controversy that threatened to tarnish the very legacy his parents had strived to build.

June 14, 2024 / 15:45 IST
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Darshan Thogudeep with mother and late fathe Srinivas

In the glittering world of Kannada cinema, the name Darshan Thoogudeepa resonates with stardom and charisma. Yet, behind the veil of fame lies a tale of sacrifice, tragedy, and the unexpected twists of fate that have befallen his family. At the heart of this saga stands a woman of extraordinary courage, Meena Thoogudeepa, whose selfless act of donating a kidney to her husband, Srinivas, marked the beginning of a series of events that would eventually entwine their lives with unforeseen controversy.

 

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Darshan with mother Meena and father

Meena Thoogudeepa, a name perhaps not as widely recognized as her son's, played a pivotal role in the life of her husband, Srinivas. Married on a serene November day in 1973 in Ponnampet, Kodagu, their union bore witness to the birth of three children — Darshan, Dinakar, and Divya. Little did they know that their journey would be fraught with both immense love and unbearable trials.