Bhavatharini dies at 47. Silambarasan to Anirudh Ravichander, celebs pay tribute

Bhavatharini dies at 47. Silambarasan to Anirudh Ravichander, celebs pay tribute

Music director Ilaiyaraaja’s daughter and National-award winning playback singer Bhavatharini died on January 25 in Sri Lanka. According to reports, she was battling Stage four liver cancer for the past few months. Soon after the news about her death surfaced, many actors and composers took to X (formerly Twitter) to offer condolences to Ilaiyaraaja and his family. Silambarasan, Anirudh Ravichander, Chinmayi Sripaada and several others paid tribute to Bhavatharini.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin condoled the death of Bhavatharini and paid last respects to her.

SILAMBARASAN, ANIRUDH RAVICHANDER PAY TRIBUTE TO BHAVATHARINI 

Bhavatharini died at around 5 pm in Sri Lanka on January 25. Reportedly, she was taken to Sri Lanka for Ayurveda treatment to treat her cancer.

Silambarasan AKA Simbu took to X and wrote, “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 (sic).”

He shared a clip of Bhavatharini singing a portion of ‘Meherezylaa’ from his film, ‘Maanaadu’. The film is directed by her cousin Venkat Prabhu and has music composed by her brother, Yuvan Shankar Raja.

Here’s his post:

Composer Anirudh Ravichander posted, “Shocked and saddened #RIPBhavatharini Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends (sic).”

Here’s his post:

CHINMAYI, SANTHOSH NARAYANAN AND CELEBRITIES POST CONDOLENCE MESSAGES

Composer Santhosh Narayanan posted his condolence message, which read, “Such a tragic loss. The supremely talented and soft spoken Bhavatharini madam has left us with so many memories to treasure. Prayers and condolences to Raja sir and family (sic).”

Actor Simran wrote, “Shocked and saddened by the passing away of Bhavatharini. Sending heartfelt condolences and prayers to Raja sir & Yuvan’s family during this difficult time. Om Shanti (sic).”

Playback singer and voice artist Chinmayi Sripaada called Bhavatharini ‘one of the nicest people she knew. “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.  (sic),” she posted.

Dhivyadharshini wrote, “Too shocking. May you rest in peace Bhavadha. Gone too soon. May God give strength to your family and loved ones  #bhavatharani (sic).”

Director Bharathiraja’s tweet in Tamil is loosely translated as, “How will I console my friend. Bhavatharini’s death is an irreplaceable loss to our family “

Telangana Governor Dr Tamiliai Soundararajan shared a photo of Bhavathrini and wrote that she was saddened by the demise of Bhavatharini.

Actor Prasanna posted, “It’s absolutely sickening to  know the passing away of #Bhavatharini .my heart goes out to #isaignani Ilayaraja sir and family.  May she rest in peace (sic).”

More details regarding Bhavatharini’s duneral are still awaited.

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