National award-winning singer and daughter of veteran composer Ilayaraja, Bhavatharini, died on Thursday because of cancer, as per multiple reports. Bhavatharini was in Sri Lanka, where she was reportedly undergoing treatment; she was 47. Kamal Haasan and many celebs tweeted about the ‘heartbreaking news’.
On January 26, Kamal Haasan took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his condolence message. His tweet in Tamil is loosely translated as, "My heart aches. I don't know how to console my beloved brother Ilaiyaraaja. I will hold his hands through this. Bhavatharini's death cannot be tolerated or accepted. Ilaiyaraaja shouldn't give up dealing with this huge loss. My heartfelt condolences to Bhavatharini's family."
Actor Silambarasan TR wrote on X, “The voice that forever lives in the heart of people for its innocence and love! You were a pure soul! Gone too soon! I pray to God to give strength to the family of Illayaraja sir and my brother @thisisysr at this moment! Rest in peace Bhavatharini.”
“Shocked and saddened #RIPBhavatharini Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends,” said Anirudh Ravichander. Chinmayi posted, “Bhavatharini Ilayaraja was one of the nicest people I knew. Safe travels, lovely girl. I wish and pray for strength to Raja sir, Karthik Raja, and Yuvan Shankar Raja. This is so heartbreaking.”
Best works of Bhavatharini
Bhavatharini made her debut as a singer in Prabhu Deva's Raasaiya. She sang many tracks for films and albums, mainly under her father and brothers. She also collaborated with Deva and Sirpy on songs. Her funeral details are expected shortly.
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