People, Positions and Obituaries · 15 February 2026
Veteran Kannada filmmaker Joe Simon dies at 80.
Exam-focused facts from the 15 February 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- Joe Simon died of a heart attack at the age of 80 while attending a meeting at the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) in Bengaluru.
- Simon directed popular Kannada films such as Sahasa Simha, Snehada Kadalalli, Simha Jodi, and Mr Vasu.
- He had served as the Vice President of the Kannada Film Directors Association.
- Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and Leader of Opposition R Ashoka paid tribute to his contributions to the Kannada film industry.