Bengaluru: It has been decided to celebrate Actor late Puneeth Rajkumar’s birthday, March 17 as Inspiration Day (Spoorti Dina) across the State.

The Government gave a nod to celebrate the day following a request in this regard. It is believed that the decision will help scores of youth get inspired from the actor’s life and virtues.

Puneeth passed away on October 29, 2022. He was also posthumously honoured with Karnataka Ratna by the State Government.