The family of veteran director and actor Bhagyaraj is still feeling the pain of his loss just days after his death. Fans and members of the film have been pouring in their heartfelt tributes to the screenwriter-director as his loved ones are yet to come to terms with his absence.
One of the recent emotional moments is the Instagram post shared by popular TV presenter and actress Keerthy Shantanu, popularly known as Kiki, which touched the hearts of thousands of followers.
Keerthi ‘s’I miss you daddy The post leaves fans emotional
Keerthy posted two very personal photos on Instagram, both about the sweetness of memory and the pain of loss. A happy family moment was captured in one picture with Bhagyaraj, Poornima Bhagyaraj, Shantanu Bhagyaraj and Keerthi smiling together. In the second picture, Bhagyaraj’s framed photo is seen with a garland of incense sticks and flowers placed in front of it as a tribute.
“Miss You Appa,” Keerthy captioned the pictures and tagged Bhagyaraj’s official Instagram account. This beautiful act melted the hearts of her fans, who commented that she showed a beautiful way to express her feelings towards her late father-in-law.
Fans are showered with love and remember Bhagyaraj’s legacy
This long, emotional post received hundreds of responses. Fans flooded the comments section with reassuring words that memories of Bhagyaraj and his contributions to Tamil cinema will live on forever.
Described by many as an irreplaceable filmmaker, his stories continue to inspire generations. Others also sent their strength to Keerthi and Bhagyaraj’s family, paying tribute to the simple yet powerful tribute shared on social media.
A bond that transcended family relationships
Those close to the family often spoke of the special bond Bhagyaraj shared with Keerthi. He reportedly treated her more like his daughter than just his daughter-in-law, and this affection was evident during a number of public appearances over the years. Bhagyaraj also handled Shantanu and Keerthi’s relationship with warmth and dignity, and announced their wedding himself to prevent unnecessary rumours.
His outgoing nature and kindness earned him a lot of respect back then, so Keerthi’s latest Instagram post carries even more weight, reflecting the love and respect she still has for him.