Tirthahalli: Writer and film story writer G.T. Nandish (36) passed away on Wednesday following a heart attack. He was a native of Maloori in Tirthahalli taluk of Shivamogga district.

He had written stories for several Kannada films and television serials. He had also contributed as a story writer for the popular serial Paru. On Wednesday morning, he suddenly experienced chest pain while he was at Maloori. He breathed his last on the way to the hospital.

He is survived by his wife and two children.

Nandish had also written dialogues for several Kannada television productions, including Dhairyam and other films. Recently, he had worked with late actor and director Dilip Raj in the serial Paru.