The demise of legendary director K. Bhagyaraj has left the Tamil film industry in shock. While friends, relatives and actors from the film industry paid their respects, actress Suhasini revealed poignant information related to the veteran’s last moments.
Speaking to the press after paying her respects, she recalled her meeting with Bhagyaraj a few days before his death and said nothing seemed unusual. Her heartfelt words add another emotional chapter to the farewell of the famous director, known as the “King of the Script.”
Suhasini about Bhagyaraj’s last moments
Suhasini revealed that Bhagyaraj attended Khushboo’s daughter’s wedding in Goa with his family just two days before his death. “Mr Bhagyaraj left for Chennai the same night.
She added: “We only returned yesterday evening, and none of us imagined that something like this would happen.” Recalling his last morning, she added: “He even went for a normal morning walk. After returning home, he said he was suffering from chest pains, and the family immediately took him to Apollo Hospital.
She also remembered him with emotion, saying: “Until the end, he was a man who made everyone smile. He is no longer with us, and I hope his soul is at peace.”
From one assistant director to one Tamil cinema Best storytellers
Bhagyaraj’s journey in cinema will always remain one of the best success stories in the film industry. Bhagyaraj was born on 7 January 1953 in Velangovil, Coimbatore. He started his career as an assistant director working for G. Ramakrishnan and then under Bharathiraja. After recognizing his exceptional writing skills, Bharathiraja launched him into films by giving him a role in the film “16 Vayathinile”. Later, he worked in films like ‘Kizhakke Pogum Rail’ and ‘Sigappu Rojakkal’, but became famous when he played the lead role in the 1979 film ‘Puthiya Vaarpugal’.
Tamil cinema bids an emotional farewell to the “King of the Script”
K Bhagyaraj’s death has brought everyone from the Tamil film industry into mourning. While his films are praised by colleagues, students, fans and politicians, they are also seen as a tribute to his very simple nature. It became even more painful in light of what Suhasini narrated about her last meeting with Bhagyaraj when he was happy and full of energy. While we may not be blessed with his presence anymore, the films of K.
Bhagyaraj will live on for generations to come.