From businessman to activist: Lesser known facts about Bengaluru's Muthappa Rai

Muthappa Rai, former don, realty entrepreneur and social worker has decided to stop stepping out of his mansion in Bidadi, Karnataka  

Clarifying on the multiple rumours about his health condition, 68-year-old Muthappa Rai said he was diagnosed with brain cancer a year ago.

Clarifying on the multiple rumours about his health condition, 68-year-old Muthappa Rai said he was diagnosed with brain cancer a year ago.

Rai said that he resigned as Karnataka Athletics Association president from Kannada organisation Jaya Karnataka.

Rai said that he resigned as Karnataka Athletics Association president from Kannada organisation Jaya Karnataka.

Muthappa Rai married Anuradha at his Bidadi residence in Karnataka. This is the second marriage for Rai and Anuradha and both have lost their partners.

Muthappa Rai married Anuradha at his Bidadi residence in Karnataka. This is the second marriage for Rai and Anuradha and both have lost their partners.

His first wife Rekha Rai died on April 28 in 2013 in a hospital in Singapore.

His first wife Rekha Rai died on April 28 in 2013 in a hospital in Singapore.

Muthappa Rai has a son and a daughter from Rekha. Both his children are currently married.

Muthappa Rai has a son and a daughter from Rekha. Both his children are currently married.